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Database applications
Software that facilitates communication between a human user and a database.
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edit line
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The edit line is part of the formula bar. It allows you to change the contents of the active cell, such as formulas, numbers, and text.
exclamation point
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An exclamation point separates the sheet reference from the cell reference in formulas using 3-D references.
F4
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F4 toggles the state of a cell reference through Relative, Absolute, and Mixed.
field
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A field is an area in your document where a specific type of data is entered or calculated.
field button
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Use field buttons to manipulate the fields in a PivotTable. You can drag the buttons to move them, or click them to open the PivotTable Field dialog box.
file list
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The file list appears under the Look in text box in the Open dialog box, and shows the documents or folders in the current folder.
fill by example
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Use Fill By Example if you want to create a series that Excel doesn't know. Enter the first two or three series values to create the pattern so that Excel can follow it in creating the series.