Select a range to apply formatting to several cells at the same time. Correct answer: The term cell range denotes a collection of selected cells in a spreadsheet. It is noted as (X,Y), where X is the cell from which the range starts, and Y is the cell where it finishes. The cell range can be symmetrical, for example (A1:C5) or irregular , for example (A1:C5;E5;E8).