Excel Creating Basic Formulas Handout.pdf
Formulas are equations that perform calculations on values in your worksheet. Depending on how you build a formula in Excel will determine if the answer to your formula automatically updates, as changes are made. A formula starts with an equal sign (=) and can contain any or all of the following: Function: A function is a prewritten formula that takes a value or values, performs an operation, and returns a value or values. Use functions to simplify and shorten formulas on a worksheet, especially those that perform lengthy or complex calculations.
Formulas are equations that perform calculations on values in your worksheet. Depending on
how you build a formula in Excel will determine if the answer to your formula automatically
updates, as changes are made. A formula starts with an equal sign (=) and can contain any or all
of the following:
Function: A function is a prewritten formula that takes a value or values, performs an
operation, and returns a value or values. Use functions to simplify and shorten formulas on a
worksheet, especially those that perform lengthy or complex calculations.
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