Formulas And Functions Вђ“ Microsoft Excel 2010 -

When you select a cell containing a calculation, the result is displayed in the cell itself, while the actual formula or function is visible in the Formula Bar above the worksheet.

Functions are predefined, built-in formulas for complex or repetitive tasks. They consist of a followed by Arguments (the data the function uses) enclosed in parentheses. How to use Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions – Microsoft Excel 2010

Every formula or function must begin with an equal sign. This signals to Excel that the following characters should be interpreted as a calculation rather than plain text. When you select a cell containing a calculation,