Basic Spreadsheet Calculation

Formula - The combination of functions, cells, rows, columns, and ranges used to obtain a
specific result.

Elements of Spreadsheet Formula

Function Name

Equal sign =SUM(A1:A8)

Parentheses

Range

Equal Sign- in typing a formula in spreadsheet always begin it with equal symbol (=)
Function - A built-in operation from the spreadsheet app, which can be used to calculate cell,
row, column, or range values, manipulate data, and more.
Example: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN

This tool is used to display the different functions in Google Sheets

Range - A selection of cells extending across a row, column, or both. (Example: A3:B3)
Parentheses allow you to group elements in a cell. This allows you to create more complex and
more powerful formulas.