An element in the Excel window that displays the value or formula contained in the active cell is the: A. formula bar B. status bar C. name box

The correct answer is A. formula bar.<br /><br />The formula bar in Excel displays the value or formula contained in the active cell. It shows the data or formula stored in the cell, and it also allows you to enter or edit data or formulas directly in the formula bar. The status bar, on the other hand, displays information about the current state of the workbook or the active cell, such as the sum, average, count, and other calculations. The name box displays the cell reference or the name of the active cell.