highlighted cell
[ˈhaɪlaɪtɪd sel]
nounpl: highlighted cells
célula destacada
1. A cell in a spreadsheet or table that has been visually emphasized through color, shading, or other formatting to draw attention to it
The highlighted cell contains the total sum of all expenses for the month.
A célula destacada contém a soma total de todas as despesas do mês.
2. In software applications, a selected or active cell that is distinguished from surrounding cells by visual formatting
Click on the highlighted cell to edit the data within it.
Clique na célula destacada para editar os dados dentro dela.
This is primarily technical terminology used in business, education, and data analysis contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The term is standard in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other spreadsheet software documentation. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'célula destacada' is the predominant term in office environments and educational settings, while technical documentation may use 'célula selecionada' to distinguish between selection and visual highlighting.
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