How to add a formula to a cell in Google Sheets?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

Adding formulas to cells in Google Sheets is a great way to automate calculations and streamline your workflow. Here's how to do it:

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type an equals sign (=).
  3. Enter the formula you want to use. You can use any of the formulas built into Google Sheets, or you can create your own. For example, if you want to add the values in cells A1 and A2, you would type =SUM(A1:A2).
  4. Press Enter.

Your formula will now be applied to the selected cell, and the result will be displayed. If you want to change or remove the formula, simply click on the cell and edit or delete the formula as needed.

One important thing to note is that when you copy and paste a formula to another cell, the formula will adjust to the new cell location. For example, if you copy a formula from cell B1 to cell B2, any references to cell A1 in the formula will automatically change to A2. This can save you a lot of time and effort when working with large spreadsheets.

By using formulas in Google Sheets, you can perform complex calculations quickly and easily, making it a powerful tool for data analysis and reporting.