Definition:
To highlight data is to use the mouse pointer to click on a cell or cells. It is also known as selecting data. Before you can perform work on data such as formatting or including it in a function or formula the cell(s) the data reside in must first be highlighted.
There are a number of ways to highlight cells including: drag select, typing a range in the Name Box, and using the arrow keys on the keyboard.
Also Known As: selecting cells
Examples: Before adding the formula to the
spreadsheet, use the mouse to highlight the cells to be included in the function. This way the range of cells will be entered correctly the first time.
