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Functions in Excel

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by - delegate Sam [1 post] (2007 Feb 14 Wed, 09:54) Reply

What is a function?

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RE: Functions in Excel

by - trainer Tracy platinum contributer [586 posts] (2007 Feb 14 Wed, 11:25) Reply

A function is a pre-prepared formula created within excel. They are planned to make your life easier so that you type, for example =sum(A1:C1) and the computer recognises it needs to add the cells up, in this case A1, B1 and C1 and provides you with an answer. There are many many functions which do various calculations, did you have any particular function in mind?

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