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Excel Formulas

A Formula is a mathematical operation placed upon a specific cell and its holding value. An example of an Excel formula =SUM(A1:A6), which adds the total of cells A1, and A6. In this formula, SUM is the function of the formula and the function total will be reflected in the selected cell.

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Add any number of columns or rows by inputting the Cell details.

=SUM(B1:B6)

Determines all of the cells that have a value within them and totals these cells together with each cell representing one item.

=COUNT(B1:B6)

Provides the average of the numbers in the selected cells.

=AVERAGE(B1:B6)

Allows the user to determine the highest and lowest value within a selected cell range.

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Quick Question

Which Excel formula calculates the total of all selected cells?

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