Excel and Database Management Concepts

Header

A section in a document used to display information like title or page number.

Page Numbering

The way pages are numbered in a Word document, which can start from any non-negative integer.

Column Count

The maximum number of columns allowed in a Word document.

Footnote

A note placed at the bottom of a page to provide additional information.

Table Creation

Creating a table in Word can involve various methods and commands.

Excel Function

A predefined calculation used to perform operations on data.

Format Cell

Changing the appearance of a cell's data, including font, color, and number format.

Matrix in Word

A grid layout used to organize data in Word.

Macro in Excel

A sequence of instructions that automate tasks in Excel.

Data Consolidation

Combining data from multiple sources into a single summary.

Pivot Table

A data processing tool used in Excel to summarize and analyze data.

Time Function

A function used to return the current date and time.

Filter in Excel

A feature that allows users to display only rows that meet certain criteria.

Dynamic Naming

The process of naming ranges or cells dynamically based on their values.

OLE Object

An object linking and embedding in Word used to include external content.

Excel Records

Entries in a database or table that store related information.

Calculation Methods in Excel

Different ways to calculate results, such as using formulas and functions.

Logical Functions

Functions that return true or false based on given conditions.

Criteria in Queries

Conditions used to limit the results returned by database queries.

Text Manipulation

Functions to change or extract specific portions of text in a database or Excel sheet.

Record Navigation

Moving through database records in Access or Excel to view or edit data.

Unique Count

Counting distinct entries in a data set.

Database Design

The structure and organization of data in a database.

Data Validation

Ensuring the data entered into a spreadsheet meets specified criteria.

Sort Order

The arrangement of data based on a particular sequence, ascending or descending.

IF Function

A logical function in Excel that returns one value for a TRUE result and another for FALSE.

Data Relationships

Connections between different data tables in a database.

USE function in Database Queries

A function that indicates the operation being performed on the data.

User Prompt in Queries

User-defined requests for input when running a query.

Formulas in Excel

Mathematical expressions used for calculations in Excel.

Text Fields

Fields in a database used to store alphanumeric characters.

Reference Data

Data that is used for comparison or operational purposes.

Query Designer

Tool used in Access to design and build queries.

Bulk Data Processing

Handling and manipulating large volumes of data at once.

Report Generation

Creating structured documents that present data findings.

Input Mask

A controlled way of entering data in a specific format.

Preview Function

A feature that allows users to see what their finished document will look like.

Excel Ranges

Groups of cells that can be operated on together.

Primary Key

A unique identifier for each record in a database table.

User Defined Functions

Custom functions created by users in Excel or databases.

Aggregate Functions

Functions that perform calculations on a set of values to return a single value.

Data Entry Form

A way to input data into a database or spreadsheet in an organized manner.

Database Management System (DBMS)

Software that interacts with the user, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze data.

Group By Clause

A statement used in SQL queries to arrange identical data into summary rows.

Join Operation

Combining records from two or more tables based on related fields.

Calculated Field

A field that derives its data from one or more other fields.

Date Filter

A filter in queries that allows for filtering data based on date criteria.

Nested Functions

Functions placed inside other functions to perform complex calculations.

Multi-Tier Data Architecture

A database design methodology that separates data layers for efficiency.

User Queries

Custom requests made by users to extract specific information from a database.

Data Modeling

Developing a data model to visually represent data relationships.

Normalization

The process of organizing data to reduce redundancy.

Referential Integrity

A property that ensures that relationships between tables remain consistent.

Cell Formatting

Adjusting the appearance of cells in Excel for better readability.

Data Extraction

Retrieving specific data from a larger dataset or database.

Field Properties

Attributes of a field in a database, determining its data type and restrictions.

Query Filtering

Applying conditions to limit the data returned by a query.

Sorting Mechanisms

Methods used to arrange data in a desired order.

Database Schema

The structure that defines the organization of data in a database.

Lookup Function

A function that retrieves values from a specified column based on a match with a specified value.

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Programming language used for automation in Microsoft Office applications.

Database Security Model

Framework for managing who can access what data in a database.

Indexing in Databases

A way to quickly locate and access data in a database.

Excel Dashboard

A visual interface displaying key performance indicators and metrics.

Trend Analysis

The practice of collecting data and analyzing it to find patterns and predict future results.

Conditional Formatting

A feature in Excel that allows you to apply specific formatting to cells that meet certain criteria.

File Import

The process of bringing data into a database or application from another source.

Database Query Language

Language used to make queries against a database.

Reports and Summaries

Documents or outputs that present data findings