These are the general viewing options.  Each option is explained below.

Show row and column headers

When this option is checked, row and column  headers are displayed, and standard Excel headers are displayed on all sheets of the program.

Show formula bar

This option allows users to enter numbers from the formula bar. Also when the formula bar is displayed, many of the formulas that drive the program are displayed to the user.

Show horizontal scroll bar

This option puts the standard Excel horizontal scroll bars on all sheets of the program.

Show vertical scroll bar

This option puts the standard Excel vertical scroll bars on all sheets of the program.