A_________ is a built in mathematical formula included in excel.
Answers
A function is a built in mathematical formula included in excel.
What is a function in excel?
- In an excel sheet, a function is a present formula that aids in performing mathematical, statistical and logical operations.
- When a function is to be applied, an equal sign is inserted followed by the formula and the cell range to which it applies.
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division etc all can be done in excel by using functions.
A Function is a built-in mathematical formula included in excel.
Extra Information:
Function is a predefined formula that allows users to perform mathematical, statistical, and logical operations.
There are various functions in Microsoft Excel some of them are:
1. SUM
2. AVERAGE
3. COUNT
4. IF
5. MAX
6. MIN
Format of writing a function in a cell of Excel Spreadsheet:
= Name of Function (Range of Cells)
Example:
Suppose you want to add values present in cells from A1 to A5 and display the sum in A6.
First, write the values in A1 to A5 and then click on A6 cell and type=SUM(A1:A5)
After that press "Enter"
In the A6 cell, you will get the sum of values present in cells from A1 to A5.
In case you have typed the wrong formula or want to modify it then you can click on the cell where you have written the formula and there will be a Formula Bar available above the worksheet area which will show the formula which you have written in the cell and you can edit it.