Chapter 5
Understanding formulas
Getting the most from this chapter
Three methods of entering formulas
Entering the same formula in many cells
Use the Table tool to copy a formula
Entering one formula and spilling many results
Excel’s forté is performing calculations. When you use Excel, you typically use a combination of cells with numbers and cells with formulas. After you design a spreadsheet to calculate something, you can change the numbers used in the assumption cells and then watch Excel instantly calculate new results.
Getting the most from this chapter
Even if you think you know about formulas, you should review these points:
Everyone should read the “Double-Click the Fill Handle ...
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