Getting started with formulas

BeginnerFree

12 questions, about 14 minutes

Let Excel calculate with +, -, * and /, and find out why you refer to cells instead of typing numbers.

What we'll do

  • Starting a formula with =
  • The four operators
  • Calculating with cell references

How it works

In an example you watch and don't need to fill anything in. You answer a question yourself. If it goes wrong, you get a tip, then a hint and finally the solution.

3examplesYou watch
12questionsYou do it yourself
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