December 2006
Beginner
1080 pages
30h 43m
English
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Chapter 21. Controlling Formulas
In this chapter
Understanding Error Messages in Formulas 414
Using Formulas to Join Text 415
Copying Versus Cutting a Formula 418
Automatically Formatting Formula Cells 419
While you can go a long way with simple formulas, it is also possible to build extremely powerful formulas. The topics in this chapter will explain the finer points of formula operators, date math, and how Excel distinguishes between cutting and copying cells referenced in formulas.
Formula Operators
Excel offers the mathematical operators shown in Table 21.1.
Table 21.1. Mathematical Operators
The Order of Operations
When a formula contains many calculations, Excel will ...