Performing Calculations

 Create Worksheet Formulas

 Insert Functions
 Reuse Formulas and Functions

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 Excel Formulas

Formula

Displayed result

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 The Formula Bar

Cancel button Insert Function button

Enter button Formula Bar

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 A Basic Mathematical Formula

Expression Result

Variable Constant

Operator

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 Elements of Excel Formulas

Constant

Operator
Equal sign

Reference

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 The Order of Operations

Second highest Third highest

precedence precedence

=(A2+B2)^2-10*C2
Highest precedence Lowest precedence

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 Intersection Operator

Intersection
operation

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 Functions

SUM function Argument

Function result

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 The Function Library Group

Function categories

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 The Insert Function Dialog Box

Function description

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 The Function Arguments Dialog Box

Collapse Dialog buttons

Required argument

Optional
arguments

Function
description

Formula result Argument description

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 Graphical Cell and Range Reference Entry

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 The AutoSum Feature

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 Other Commonly Used Functions

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 Basic Function Syntax

Equal sign

Function name Arguments

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 The Formula AutoComplete Feature

Selected function’s tooltip

Function started in
cell

Available function
options

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 The Arguments Tooltip

Current argument

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 The Paste Options

Paste drop-down
Paste Options button
menu

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 The Paste Special Dialog Box

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 Relative References

Original function

Copied function

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 Absolute References

Relative references Absolute references

change don’t change

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 Mixed References

Mixed references

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 AutoFill and Formulas

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 Worksheet References

Cell reference

Worksheet reference

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 Excel Errors

Errors have been

corrected

Cells containing
errors

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 Error Indicators

Cell with error

indicator

Error indicator
drop-down menu

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 Reflective Questions

1. Which formulas and functions do you see yourself using most in your daily
life? How does that relate to your current role?

2. How do you see the AutoFill feature saving you time and effort? Can you think
of uses for it not covered so far?

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