Create Formula in Excel

To create a formula in Excel, follow these steps:

1. Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
2. Type the equal sign (=) in the cell to indicate that you want to create a formula.
3. Type the formula using cell references, operators, and functions. For example, to add the values in cells A1 and A2, type "=A1+A2".
4. Press Enter to complete the formula. The result of the formula will appear in the cell.

Here are a few additional tips to keep in mind when creating formulas in Excel:

• Cell references in formulas are relative by default, which means that if you copy a formula to a different cell, the references will adjust automatically. To create an absolute reference that doesn't change when you copy the formula, use the dollar sign ($) before the row and/or column reference (e.g. $A$1).
• Use parentheses to control the order of operations in more complex formulas.
• Excel includes many built-in functions that you can use in your formulas, such as SUM, AVERAGE, and IF. To see a list of available functions, click the fx button next to the formula bar.
• Use the AutoSum feature to quickly create simple formulas for common calculations, such as adding up a column of numbers. Just select the cell where you want the result to appear and click the AutoSum button on the Home tab.