MS excel functions
- 2. • In Excel, the calculation can be specified using either a formula or a function. Formulas are self-defined instructions for performing calculations. In contrast, functions are pre-defined formulas that come with Excel.
- 3. • Functions differ from regular formulas in that, after the equal sign, you supply the cell addresses but not the arithmetic operators. • Functions perform calculations by using specific values, called arguments, in a particular order called syntax. When using a function, remember the following: . Use an equal sign to begin the function. . Specify the function name. . Enclose all of the function’s arguments within parentheses. . Use a comma to separate the function’s individual arguments.
- 4. • Reference operators refer to a cell or a group of cells. There are two main types of reference operators: – Range • Refers to all of the cells between and including the reference. • Consists of two cell addresses separated by a colon • Ex. A1:A5
- 5. – Union – • Includes two or more references • Consists of two or more cell addresses separated by a comma. • Ex. =A1,A2,C3
- 6. Function Wizard • You can access all of the available functions in Excel using the Function Wizard. • Functions can be a more efficient way of performing mathematical operations than formulas. • a function will simplify formulas that you can type in manually, such as average or sum.