In spreadsheets, what is a cell?

• A. The space between columns.
• B. A function that sums numbers.
• C. A chart element.
• D. The intersection of a row and a column that holds data.

Answer: (D)

In spreadsheets, the basic unit for storing data is the intersection of a row and a column. This little box is called a cell, and it can hold a number, text, or a formula. You address a cell by its position in the grid, which lets you reference it in calculations and combine values from other cells. The space between columns isn’t a cell; it’s just a gap or border. A function that sums numbers is a formula you place in a cell, not the cell itself. A chart element is part of a chart, derived from the data in the grid, not the data-holding unit.