how can you differentiate a formula with a function?
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The difference is that a function is a built-in calculation, while a formula is a user-defined calculation. A formula could just use a single function.
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The difference is that a function is a built-in calculation, while a formula is a user-defined calculation. A formula could just use a single function. For example, if you enter =AVERAGE(A1:A56) , that is a formula, using the AVERAGE function.
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How will you differentiate between formula and function in Excel?
So in summary, a formula is any calculation in Excel, but a function is a pre-defined calculation. =MAX(A1:B20) is a formula containing a function. Mastering the use of functions in formulas is a key skill in learning financial modelling. Happy formula-writing!
How do you identify a formula?
Identify which cells in Excel are formula cells
Press [F5].
Click Special.
Select Formulas. By default, this option selects all formula cells in the current sheet, but you can be more selective by excluding specific suboptions: Number, Text, Logical, and Errors.
Click OK and Excel selects cells that contain formulas.