How do I use formulas in Excel?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

If you're new to Microsoft Excel, you may be wondering how to use formulas. Excel is a powerful tool for data analysis, and formulas are one of its most powerful features. Formulas allow you to perform calculations on your data, automate repetitive tasks, and more. Here are the basic steps to using formulas in Excel:

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type the equal sign (=).
  3. Enter the formula using cell references, values, and mathematical operators.
  4. Press Enter to calculate the result.

For example, to add the values in cells A1 and A2, you would enter the formula =A1+A2 into another cell. You can also use functions, which are pre-built formulas, to perform complex calculations. Excel has hundreds of built-in functions, including SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, and more. To use a function, you would enter the function name followed by the arguments in parentheses.

Formulas can also be copied and pasted to other cells, and will adjust to the new cell references automatically. You can also use absolute and relative cell references to control how the formula is adjusted.