Structure of an Excel Worksheet ~ A Complete Guide!!
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Published: 2020-12-24 03:44:21

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Earlier we have studied the [difference between workbook and worksheet in Excel](https://geekexcel.com/difference-between-workbook-and-worksheet/). In this guide, we are going to see the **basic structure of an Excel Worksheet** with clear-cut examples. Let’s get into this article!! Get an official version of ** MS Excel**  from the following link: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel](https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel)

![Structure of Worksheet](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Structure-of-Worksheet.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20219">Structure of Worksheet: 1. Quick Access Toolbar, 2. Ribbon, 3. Worksheet Area,4. Name Box, 5. Formula Bar</figcaption>
## Structure of Worksheet:

The [Worksheet](https://geekexcel.com/excel-office-365-worksheet-options/) is a single page from an Excel [Workbook](https://geekexcel.com/excel-office-365-workbook-options/). Let’s see the basic structure of an Excel worksheet.

![Structure of Worksheet](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Untitled-Diagram.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20209">Structure of Worksheet</figcaption>

 

## Quick Access Toolbar:

- It is a place where all the **important tools** can be placed. For more details on **[Quick Access Toolbar](https://geekexcel.com/options-in-quick-access-toolbar-in-microsoft-excel-365/)**
- When you start Excel for the very first time, it contains only 3 icons ( **Save, Undo, Redo** )

![Quick Access Toolbar](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Quick-Access-Toolbar.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20211">Quick Access Toolbar</figcaption>

## Ribbon:

- **[Ribbon](https://geekexcel.com/ribbon-keyboard-shortcut-keys-in-microsoft-excel-365/)** is like an **Expanded menu**. It contains all the Excel commands that are grouped by different categories.
- The ribbon tabs are such as Home, Insert, Page Layout, Data, Review, View, and so on.
- You can customize the tabs and command from the File Button.

![Ribbon](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ribbon.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20212">Ribbon</figcaption>

## Worksheet Area:

- It is the main area that **holds your data or information**.
- The [worksheet area](https://geekexcel.com/a-detailed-guide-to-know-about-worksheet-area-in-ms-excel-365/) contains rows and columns. Each [column](https://geekexcel.com/excel-office-365-columns/) is identified by alphabetical letters such as (A, B, C, and so on).
- Each [row](https://geekexcel.com/excel-office-365-rows-insert-delete-hide-unhide/) is identified by numbers (1, 2, 3….)
- A [cell](https://geekexcel.com/excel-cells-options/) is a combination of its rows and columns. For Instance, **Cell A1** is located in the first column ( **Column A** ) and first Row ( **Row 1** ).

![Worksheet Area](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Worksheet-Area.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20213">Worksheet Area</figcaption>

## Name Box:

- In a worksheet, the [name box](https://geekexcel.com/what-is-a-name-box-and-its-features-in-microsoft-excel-365/) is used to **display the location** of the **current active cell**.

![Name box](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Name-box.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20214">Name box</figcaption>

## Formula Bar:

- The [formula bar](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-use-formula-bar-for-various-purpose-in-excel-365/) section is the place that **displays the contents of the selected cell**.
- If you apply the formula in the selected cell, then it will perform the formula and display the result of the specified formula.

![Formula bar](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Formula-bar.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20215">Formula bar</figcaption>

## Wind-Up:

From this tutorial, you can get some clarification on the basic structure of the Excel Worksheet. Let me know if you have any **doubts** regarding this article or any other article on this site. I **reply** to **queries** frequently.

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