It is the active cell.
Data
Yes, formulas are entered into cells in a spreadsheet.
One location on a spreadsheet is called a "cell".
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.
Pressing the F2 key will start editing the active cell.
A workspace made up of columns and rows where data is entered to create an electronic spreadsheet is commonly referred to as a "spreadsheet." Popular spreadsheet software includes Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and Apple Numbers. In this format, each intersection of a column and row is called a cell, which can contain text, numbers, or formulas for calculations.
A Cell
A cell.
The area of the screen where you interact with a spreadsheet is called the spreadsheet workspace or spreadsheet view. It is where you input, view, and manipulate data within the cells of the spreadsheet.
A cell.
The intersection of a column and a row in a worksheet is a cell. The address of the cell is the combination of the column and the row. The Column's address is a letter; the row is a number. Cell A1 is in the upper left hand corner. Cell B1 is to its right but cell A2 is underneath it.
That intersection is called a "CELL".