A cell address that does not change when you move or copy the formula that contains the cell address.
address
The column letter and row number that specify the cell's location.
alignment
The position of an entry inside a cell. Entries can be aligned left, center, or right, and positioned in relation to the cell's top and bottom.
argument
A statement that follows a function and contains the values or cell references the function needs to perform its calculations.
See also [syntax]
arithmetic operator
A symbol in a formula that tells the formula which mathematical operation to perform.
ascending order
An arrangement of entries from the lowest to the highest value or in alphabetical order from A to Z.
See also [descending order]
Auto Fill
Excel feature that copies an entry from a cell into one or more neighboring cells or fills the neighboring cells with a logical series of entries, such as Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
AutoFit
Excel feature that automatically resizes a column or row to make room for the largest entry in the column or row.
AutoFormat
Excel feature that adds formatting to a worksheet based on an existing worksheet design. The formatting includes number formats, cell shading, and borders.
AutoSum
Excel feature that automatically determines the total value of two or more values in a row or column.
axis
A straight line in a chart that represents a standard point from which all other points in the chart are measured. Most charts consist of a horizontal x-axis and a vertical y-axis that intersect at the 0 (zero) point.