Microsoft Excel control

A native Excel control other than an ActiveX control.

merged cell

A single cell that is created by combining two or more selected cells. The cell reference for a merged cell is the upper-left cell in the original selected range.

mapped range

A range in an XML list that has been linked to an element in an XML map.

locked field or record

The condition of a record, field, or other object in a database that permits it to be viewed but not changed (read-only) in Query.

legend keys

Symbols in legends that show the patterns and colors assigned to the data series (or categories) in a chart. Legend keys appear to the left of legend entries. Formatting a legend key also formats the data marker that's associated with it.

legend

A box that identifies the patterns or colors that are assigned to the data series or categories in a chart.

justify

To adjust horizontal spacing so that text is aligned evenly along both the left and right margins. Justifying text creates a smooth edge on both sides.

join line

In Query, a line that connects fields between two tables and shows how the data is related. The type of join indicates which records are selected for the query's result set.