In Microsoft Excel, a cell is a single rectangular box within the spreadsheet grid, formed by the intersection of a row and a column. It’s the basic unit where you can enter, store, and manipulate data—whether that’s text, numbers, or formulas. Each cell is identified by a unique address, like "A1" (column A, row 1), which lets you reference it for calculations or formatting.
For example, you might type "42" into cell B3, then use a formula like "=B3+10" in another cell to get 52. Cells can also hold more complex stuff—like dates, percentages, or even conditional logic—and you can format them to change their appearance (e.g., bold text, currency symbols).
