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 |
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On the worksheet, click the cell in which you want to enter the formula. |
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Type 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 |
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Use parentheses ( ) to control the order of operations if needed. |
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· Press Enter to complete the formula
· Excel will calculate the result and display it in the selected cell. |
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· 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 |