Formulas in Excel Microsoft Excel / Getting Started
Formulas are entries that have an equation that calculates the value to display. We DO NOT type in the numbers we are looking for; we type in the equation. This equation will be updated upon the change or entry of any data that is referenced in the equation.
About Spreadsheets Microsoft Excel / Functions and Formula
The basics of spreadsheets, on the other hand, are not always so basic. Even getting data entered into a spreadsheet the way you want can sometimes be a challenge.
Forumulas and Functions Microsoft Excel / Functions and Formula
Even when you have written various formulas and functions yourself, coming back to them at a later date often requires that you follow cell references to try to figure out what the formulas are doing. It would be great if you could simply add to the end of your formula some text that wouldn't interfere with the result, but would give you the information you require at a later stage.
Basic Tasks with Charts Microsoft Excel / Charts and Graphs
Unlike the orderly rows of numbers and labels that fill most worksheets, charts float above your data, locked inside special box-like containers. To take advantage of these chart boxes, you need to understand a little more about how they work.
Formatting Numbers Microsoft Excel / General Formatting
We often need to format the numbers to display the appropriate number of decimals, dollar signs, percentage, red (for negative dollars), etc. It is best to keep numbers describing similar items as uniform as possible.
Excel Tutorial Microsoft Excel / Getting Started
The tips and tools in these free tutorials include little known "backdoor" adjustments for everything from reducing workbook and worksheet frustration to hacking built-in features such as pivot tables, charts, formulas and functions, and even the macro language.
Address Data by Name Microsoft Excel / Functions and Formula
Although cell numbers are at the foundation of everything Excel does, it's much easier to remember names, such as Item Number and Quantity, than it is to remember cell numbers, such as A1:A100. Excel makes this easy.
Excel uses the same technique for defining named cells and named ranges: the Name box at the left end of the Formula bar.
What Is a Chart? Microsoft Excel / Charts and Graphs
A chart is a visual representation of numeric values. Charts (also known as graphs) have been an integral part of spreadsheets since the early days of Lotus 1-2-3.