FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -In an Excel worksheet, each small rectangle or box is known as a cell. The active cell is the selected cell in which data is entered when you begin typing. Only one cell is active at a time. The active cell is the cell surrounded by a black border.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alternatively called a cell pointer, current cell, or selected cell, an active cell is a rectangular box that highlights the cell in a spreadsheet. An active cell helps identify what cell is being worked with and where data will be entered.

Detailed explanation-3: -It helps us to identify the cell that we are currently working on, where data is being entered. An active cell is also referred to as cell pointer, current cell or selected cell. Every Excel user must be able to know the difference between an activated cell and that which is in edit mode.

Detailed explanation-4: -This selected or activated cell is called as active cell. It is always highlighted, with a thick border. The address of the active cell is displayed in the name box.