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Database applications
Software that facilitates communication between a human user and a database.
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formatting
Software; Database applications
Formatting is the attributes of a cell that affect its appearance. Cell formatting does not affect its contents, only its on-screen appearance.
formula
Software; Database applications
A formula is an expression entered in a cell that performs numeric calculation, logical comparison, or text string manipulation.
formula bar
Software; Database applications
The formula bar is located under the toolbars at the top of the working screen. It contains the edit line for working with formulas, and provides information regarding cell addresses.
formula palette
Software; Database applications
The Formula palette assists you in building your formula by showing you how your entries affect the results.
formulas
Software; Database applications
Word allows you to perform simple calculations that follow the syntax of Excel formulas. If you need to perform more complex calculations, you can also insert an Excel worksheet into Word.
freeze panes command
Software; Database applications
The Freeze Panes command splits the screen into panes, or windows.
functions
Software; Database applications
A function is a preset formula. Functions consist of the function name and its arguments. The function name tells Excel what calculation you want it to perform.
