Which of the following is the first step to create a formula?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Question: Which of the following is the first step to create a formula?

A  Select the cell you want to place the formula into

B  Type the equals sign (=) to tell Excel that you’re about to enter a formula

C  Enter the formula using any input values and the appropriate mathematical operators that make up your formula

D  Choose the new command from the file menu

Answer: Select the cell you want to place the formula into

               Steps of Formula Creation in Excel
1On the worksheet, click the cell in which you want to enter the formula.
2Type the equals sign (=). This tells Excel that you are entering a formula.
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Enter the formula using input values, cell references and appropriate mathematical operators , For example

·        + for addition

·        for subtraction

·        for multiplication

·        / for division

4Use parentheses ( ) to control the order of operations if needed.
5·        Press Enter to complete the formula

·        Excel will calculate the result and display it in the selected cell.

6·        Later, If there is need to edit the formula, then double-click the cell to enter edit mode and make changes

·        Press Enter again to update the result