3. Building Basic Formulas
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding Operator Precedence
Controlling Worksheet Calculation
Converting a Formula to a Value
Working with Range Names in Formulas
Working with Links in Formulas
Formatting Numbers, Dates, and Times
A worksheet is merely a lifeless collection of numbers and text until you define some kind of relationship among the various entries. You do this by creating formulas that perform calculations and produce results. This chapter takes you through some formula basics, including constructing simple arithmetic and text formulas, understanding the all-important topic of operator precedence, copying and moving worksheet ...
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