Basic functions Multiple arguments must be sepa
A function is a predefined formula that performs calculations using specific function =SUM(A1:A3, C1:C2, E1)
values in a particular order. One of the key benefits of functions is that they can arguments.
save you time because you do not have to write the formula yourself. Excel has
hundreds of functions to assist with your calculations such as to quickly find
the sum, average, count, maximum value, and minimum value for a range of
cells.
The parts of a function
In order to use functions correctly, you'll need to understand the different parts of a function and how to create arguments to calculate
values and cell references.
The order in which you insert a function is important. Each function has a
specific order—called syntax—which must be followed in order for the
function to work correctly. The basic syntax to create a formula with a
function is to insert an equals sign (=), function name (SUM, for example, is
the function name for addition), and argument. Arguments contain the
information you want the formula to calculate, such as a range of cell
references.
the above syntax will calculate the sum of the values in the
cell range A1:A20
Creating a function:
There are a variety of functions av
functions you'll use:
SUM: This function adds all of the
AVERAGE: This function determin
It calculates the sum of the cells a
the argument.
COUNT: This function counts the
This function is useful for quickly
MAX: This function determines th
MIN: This function determines th
ltiple arguments must be separated by a comma. For example, the
ction =SUM(A1:A3, C1:C2, E1) will add the values of all of the cells in the three
uments.
eating a function:
re are a variety of functions available in Excel. Here are some of the most common
ctions you'll use:
M: This function adds all of the values of the cells in the argument.
ERAGE: This function determines the average of the values included in the argument.
alculates the sum of the cells and then divides that value by the number of cells in
argument.
UNT: This function counts the number of cells with numerical data in the argument.
s function is useful for quickly counting items in a cell range.
X: This function determines the highest cell value included in the argument.
N: This function determines the lowest cell value included in the argument.
