Glossary

action query: A type of query that quickly updates information or deletes selected records from a table. See also crosstab query, select query, and parameter query.
active cell: The cell that is currently selected and open for editing.
aggregate function: A function, such as Sum, Avg, or Count, that groups fields and performs calculations on the field values.
append query: A query that adds, or appends, records from one or more tables to the end of one or more tables.
Appointment: A block of time you schedule on your calendar that has a defined start time and end time, and to which you do not invite other attendees.
appointment window: The program window displaying the form in which you enter information about an appointment.
Archiving: Moving older or unused items to a secondary location for the purpose of backing up or long-term storage.
Arguments: The specific data a function requires to calculate a value.
arithmetic operator: An operator that is used with numerals: + (addition), - (subtraction), * (multiplication), or / (division).
Arrangement: The order in which Microsoft Office Outlook displays messages or other items.
Attribute: Individual items of character formatting, such as style or color, which determine how text looks.
Auditing: The process of examining a worksheet for errors.
AutoArchive: An Outlook feature that automatically archives items meeting specific age and location criteria at regular intervals.
AutoComplete: The ability to complete data entry for a cell based on similar values in other cells in the same column.
AutoCorrect: A feature that corrects common capitalization and spelling errors (such as changing as teh to the) as you type them.
AutoFill: The ability to extend a series of values based on the contents of a single cell.

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