The active cell is where things will go when you start to type something into a spreadsheet.
The Active Cell on a spreadsheet is the cell where the cursor is pointing. That means that you can write to or erase the contents that cell location directly. A spreadsheet program has the entire array in memory, but the Active Cell is the place where it is 'looking or thinking about' at any particular moment.
In a spreadsheet application, it is the cell that has focus and that input can be made. The cell with the bold boundary is the active cell.
It is the active cell.
Active cell
It is a border.
The cell surrounded by a black border is typically used to indicate a selection or focus on a specific cell within a spreadsheet or table. It helps users easily identify which cell they are currently working on or referencing.
The spreadsheet cell that is currently active and has a heavier black border around it is called the "active cell." This cell is where data can be entered or edited, and it is highlighted to indicate that it is selected. The active cell's coordinates are typically referenced by its column letter and row number, such as A1 or B2.
Active Cell or Insert Location
Pressing the F2 key will start editing the active cell.
The active cell in a spreadsheet contains the cell pointer and is marked with a heavy black border to indicate where data will be entered or modified.
The active cell in a spreadsheet or table is typically highlighted or outlined with a bold border to distinguish it from other cells. This helps users easily identify which cell they are currently working on or editing. Additionally, the active cell may have a different background color or be surrounded by a selection box to further emphasize its status.