Excel Formulas and Functions: 10 Golden Rules

  1. Discuss the difference between formulas and functions (using the SUM, TRIM, COUNT, AVERAGE and the POWER functions)
  2. The Function Library
  3. The 10 Golden Rules
  • All formulas must start with an equal sign
  • Followed by the function name
  • Followed By an open bracket
  • Follow Excel's instructions
  • Separate all components using commas
  • Close all brackets
  • Follow BODMAS rules
  • Understand the use and order of these operators (^, <>, >=,<=)
  • All unkown texts used in a formula must be in double quotation marks or else the name must be defined.
  • Functions can be nested

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