Chapter 20. Using Formulas and Functions

In this chapter

Entering and Editing Formulas 594

Using Range Names and Labels in Formulas 601

Manipulating Data with Worksheet Functions 604

Finding the Right Function 608

Testing and Debugging Formulas 618

Troubleshooting 624

Secrets of the Office Masters: Using Goal Seek to Find Answers 625

Entering and Editing Formulas

Formulas add intelligence to a workbook. Using formulas, you can manipulate values (text, numbers, or dates), perform simple or complex calculations, and display alternative results based on logical tests. A formula can be as simple as a reference to another cell, or it can go on for hundreds of characters, with as many as seven functions nested within other functions. Regardless of ...

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