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The document discusses various Excel functions and formulas including relative, absolute and mixed cell references, logical functions like IF, date functions, and financial functions such as PMT for calculating loan payments. It provides instructions on inserting functions, using AutoFill to copy formulas across cells, and examples of functions with explanations of their syntax and arguments.

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Excel 03

The document discusses various Excel functions and formulas including relative, absolute and mixed cell references, logical functions like IF, date functions, and financial functions such as PMT for calculating loan payments. It provides instructions on inserting functions, using AutoFill to copy formulas across cells, and examples of functions with explanations of their syntax and arguments.

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Excel
Working with Formulas and Functions

Using Relative References XP

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Using Absolute References XP

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Using Mixed References XP

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Entering Relative, Absolute, and Mixed XP


References
• To enter a relative reference, type the cell reference as it appears
in the worksheet. For example, enter B2 for cell B2
• To enter an absolute reference,, type
yp $ (a
( dollar sign)
g ) before both
the row and column references. For example, enter $B$2
• To enter a mixed reference, type $ before either the row or
column reference. For example, enter $B2 or B$2
or
• Select the cell reference you want to change
• Press the F4 key to cycle the reference from relative to absolute
to mixed and then back to relative

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Understanding Function Syntax XP

• Every function has to follow a set of rules, or


syntax, which specifies how the function should
be written
– Arguments

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Understanding Function Syntax XP

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Inserting a Function XP

• Click the Formulas tab on the Ribbon


• To insert a function from a specific category, click the
appropriate category button in the Function Library
group. To search for a function, click the Insert Function
button in the Function Library group, enter a description
of the function, and then click the Go button
• Select the appropriate function from the list of
f ti
functions
• Enter the argument values in the Function Arguments
dialog box, and then click the OK button

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Inserting a Function XP

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Inserting a Function XP

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Typing a Function XP

• As you begin to type a function name within a


formula, a list of functions that begin with the
letters you typed appears

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Working with AutoFill XP

• AutoFill copies content and formats from a cell or range into an


adjacent cell or range
• Select the cell or range that contains the formula or formulas you
wantt tto copy
• Drag the fill handle in the direction you want to copy the
formula(s) and then release the mouse button
• To copy only the formats or only the formulas, click the AutoFill
Options button and select the appropriate option
or
• Select the cell or range that contains the formula or formulas you
want to copy
• In the Editing group on the Home tab, click the Fill button
• Select the appropriate fill direction and fill type (or click Series,
enter the desired fill series options, and then click the OK button)

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Working with AutoFill XP

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Using the AutoFill Options Button XP

• By default, AutoFill copies both the formulas and


the formats of the original range to the selected
range
• You can specify what is copied by using the
AutoFill Options button that appears after you
release the mouse button

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Filling a Series XP

• AutoFill can also be used to create a series of


numbers, dates, or text based on a pattern

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Filling a Series XP

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Creating a Series with AutoFill XP

• Enter the first few values of the series into a range


• Select the range, and then drag the fill handle of the
selected range over the cells you want to fill
or
• Enter the first few values of the series into a range
• Select the entire range into which you want to extend
the series
• In the Editing group on the Home tab, click the Fill
button, and then click Down, Right, Up, Left, Series, or
Justify to set the direction you want to extend the series

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Working with Logical Functions XP

• A logical function is a function that works with


values that are either true or false
• The IF function is a logical function that returns
one value if the statement is true and returns a
different value if the statement is false
• IF(logical_test, value_if_true, [value_if_false])

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Working with Logical Functions XP

• A comparison operator is a symbol that indicates


the relationship between two values

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Working with Logical Functions XP

• =IF(A1="YES", "DONE", "RESTART")


• =IF(A1="MAXIMUM",
( , MAX(B1:B10),
( ),
MIN(B1:B10))
• =IF(D33>0, $K$10, 0)

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Working with Logical Functions XP

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Working with Date Functions XP

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Working with Financial Functions XP

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Using the PMT Function to Determine XP


a Monthly Loan Payment
• For loan or investment calculations, you need to
know the following information:
– The annual interest rate
– The payment period, or how often payments are due
and interest is compounded
– The length of the loan in terms of the number of
payment
p y p
periods
– The amount being borrowed or invested
• PMT(rate, nper, pv, [fv=0] [type=0])

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Using the PMT Function to Determine XP


a Monthly Loan Payment

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Using the PMT Function to Determine XP


a Monthly Loan Payment

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