This document discusses how to create formulas in Microsoft Excel. It explains that a formula is an equation that performs calculations on values in a worksheet. The parts of a formula include the equal sign, functions, cell references, operators, constants, values, and parentheses. It describes each part and their purpose. The order of operations for formulas is also covered, noting that Excel evaluates exponents first, then multiplication/division from left to right, and finally addition/subtraction.

1. CREATING A
FORMULA
MS EXCEL
Prepared by: Mr. Jesus F. Obenita Jr.
Teacher Benjamin B. Esguerra MNHS

2. FORMULA-
the equation that
perform calculation on
values on your
worksheet.

3. The Parts of the Excel Formula
=Sum(A1:B4)*3
Equal Sign Function
Cell References
Operator
Constant
Value
Parenthesis

4. Equal Sign-
a sign that tells Excel
that the succeeding
characters constitute
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5. Function- a pre-
written formula that
takes a value/s. perform
an operations and
return a value/s.
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6. Cell reference:
the address of a cell
based on the relative
position of the cell
that contains formula.
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7. Operator-A sign
or symbol that
specifies the type of
calculation to perform
with an expression.
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8. Constant
Value- a value is
not calculated and
therefore does not
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9. ORDER OF EVALUATION
1. Exponentiation
2. Multiplication
3. Addition and Subtraction
If a formula contains both a multiplication
and division operator, excel evaluates the
operators from left to right.
=28-3*8 Excel multiplies 3 by 8 then result
is subtracted from 28.
=(28-3)*3 To change the order of
evaluation use a parenthesis.
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