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Inserting Functions in Microsoft Excel: 1. Left Click The "Formulas" Tab Which Is Located in The Toolbar

Inserting Functions in Microsoft Excel allows you to perform calculations and analyses. [1] Select the Formulas tab and click Insert Function. [2] Choose the desired function category and select a function. [3] You can get help on how to use the selected function. Common functions include SUM to add values, AVERAGE to calculate the mean, and IF to return one value if a condition is true or another if false.

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Inserting Functions in Microsoft Excel: 1. Left Click The "Formulas" Tab Which Is Located in The Toolbar

Inserting Functions in Microsoft Excel allows you to perform calculations and analyses. [1] Select the Formulas tab and click Insert Function. [2] Choose the desired function category and select a function. [3] You can get help on how to use the selected function. Common functions include SUM to add values, AVERAGE to calculate the mean, and IF to return one value if a condition is true or another if false.

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Inserting Functions in Microsoft Excel

1. Left click the Formulas tab which is located in the toolbar.

2. Left click on the Insert Function option.

3. You will now be able to select the type of function you would like to use
from the dialog box.
4. If there is a specific category that is desired to be used, left click Or select a
category.

5. If you have chosen a function, you may left click on the the hyperlink Help
on this function to learn more about the function and its uses.
Below is an example about the function HYPERLINK. The Excel Help lets you
learn about the many different functions associated with HYPERLINK.

6. If a function that was used previously is needed, left click on Most Recently
Used command button and the most recently used functions will appear on
the drop-down menu.
Below are descriptions about a few functions:

Function Description
SUM This function can be used to add values
in cells
HYPERLINK Produces a shortcut in which it opens a
link that is written using a few words.
This type of link can open documents
saved on hard drives, network servers,
and/or the internet.
AVERAGE This function can be used to return the
average mean of the functions.
IF This function returns one if a condition
is true and the other is false. Click here
to develop a deeper understanding
about the function IF.
COUNT This function counts the number of
cells in a range that contains digits.
MAX This function returns the largest value
in a set of values.
SIN This returns the sine of an angle.
SUMIF Adds cells specified by a given
condition.
PMT This returns the periodic payment for
an annuity.
STDEV This estimates the standard deviation
based on a sample.

To learn more about all the functions available, click here.


Understanding a Functions Formula
To be able to effectively use a function, it is vital to develop a thorough
understanding of the formulas within a function

Parts of a formula
unctions are built in formulas that obtain and create specific
1. Functions: F
calculations
2. References: This gives reference to individual cells or a wide variety cells
3. Constants: Numeral or document values entered precisely into a formula
4. Operators: The ^ (caret) operator raises a number to a power, and the *
(asterisk) operator multiplies.

Tips
Use commas to separate digits or words in parentheses
When using the ARGUMENTS function, choose the cell or the variety of
cells that includes the information that is desired to use
Always make sure that the function is properly formatted and that there are
no errors

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