Excel Formula Basics
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What is the first character required to start a formula in Excel?

  • = (correct)
  • +
  • *
  • -

    • What is the purpose of the IF function in Excel?

  • To look up a value in a table
  • To perform arithmetic operations
  • To count the number of cells in a range
  • To test a condition and return a value based on the result (correct)

    • What is the shortcut to select all cells in the worksheet?

  • Shift + A
  • Alt + A
  • Ctrl + A (correct)
  • Ctrl + Shift + A

    • What is the purpose of the VLOOKUP function in Excel?

    <p>To look up a value in a table and return a value from a specified column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the error code for an invalid numerical value in Excel?

    <p>#NUM!</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortcut to navigate to the end of the worksheet?

    <p>Ctrl + End</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the SUM function in Excel?

    <p>To return the sum of a range of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortcut to undo the last action in Excel?

    <p>Ctrl + Z</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortcut to move to the next worksheet?

    <p>Ctrl + Tab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortcut to open the font dialog box?

    <p>Ctrl + Shift + F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortcut to move to the edge of a data region?

    <p>Ctrl + Arrow Keys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortcut to move to the previous active cell?

    <p>Ctrl + Backspace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortcut to move to the last cell with data?

    <p>Ctrl + End</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Formulas and Functions

    Formula Basics

    • A formula in Excel starts with an equals sign (=)
    • Formula can be used to perform arithmetic, comparison, and logical operations
    • Formula can reference cells, ranges, or other formulas

    Arithmetic Operators

    • + (addition)
    • - (subtraction)
    • * (multiplication)
    • / (division)
    • % (percentage)
    • ^ (exponentiation)

    Functions

    • SUM(range): returns the sum of a range of cells
    • AVERAGE(range): returns the average of a range of cells
    • COUNT(range): returns the count of cells in a range
    • IF(logical_test, [value_if_true], [value_if_false]): tests a condition and returns a value based on the result
    • VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index, [range_lookup]): looks up a value in a table and returns a value from a specified column

    Formula Errors

    • #N/A (value not available)
    • #NAME? (invalid name or formula)
    • #NUM! (invalid numerical value)
    • #REF! (invalid reference)
    • #VALUE! (invalid value)

    Shortcuts and Productivity

    • Ctrl + Home: goes to the beginning of the worksheet
    • Ctrl + End: goes to the end of the worksheet
    • Ctrl + Page Up and Ctrl + Page Down: navigates between worksheets

    Selection

    • Ctrl + A: selects all cells in the worksheet
    • Ctrl + Click: selects multiple cells or ranges
    • Shift + Click: selects a range of cells

    Editing

    • Ctrl + C: copies the selected cells
    • Ctrl + X: cuts the selected cells
    • Ctrl + V: pastes the copied or cut cells
    • Ctrl + Z: undoes the last action
    • Ctrl + Y: redoes the last action

    Formatting

    • Ctrl + 1: formats the selected cells as a number
    • Ctrl + Shift + ~: formats the selected cells as a general format
    • Ctrl + Shift + %: formats the selected cells as a percentage
    • Ctrl + Shift + $: formats the selected cells as currency

    Formula Entry

    • =: starts a formula
    • F2: edits the active cell and puts the cursor at the end of the formula
    • Alt + =: automatically enters the SUM formula for a selected range

    Formulas and Functions

    Formula Basics

    • Formulas in Excel start with an equals sign (=) and can be used to perform arithmetic, comparison, and logical operations
    • Formulas can reference cells, ranges, or other formulas

    Arithmetic Operators

    • The + operator is used for addition
    • The - operator is used for subtraction
    • The * operator is used for multiplication
    • The / operator is used for division
    • The % operator is used to find percentages
    • The ^ operator is used for exponentiation

    Functions

    • The SUM(range) function returns the sum of a range of cells
    • The AVERAGE(range) function returns the average of a range of cells
    • The COUNT(range) function returns the count of cells in a range
    • The IF(logical_test, [value_if_true], [value_if_false]) function tests a condition and returns a value based on the result
    • The VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index, [range_lookup]) function looks up a value in a table and returns a value from a specified column

    Formula Errors

    • The #N/A error occurs when a value is not available
    • The #NAME? error occurs when a name or formula is invalid
    • The #NUM! error occurs when a numerical value is invalid
    • The #REF! error occurs when a reference is invalid
    • The #VALUE! error occurs when a value is invalid

    Shortcuts and Productivity

    • Pressing Ctrl + Home takes you to the beginning of the worksheet
    • Pressing Ctrl + End takes you to the end of the worksheet
    • Pressing Ctrl + Page Up and Ctrl + Page Down navigates between worksheets

    Selection

    • Pressing Ctrl + A selects all cells in the worksheet
    • Pressing Ctrl + Click selects multiple cells or ranges
    • Pressing Shift + Click selects a range of cells

    Editing

    • Pressing Ctrl + C copies the selected cells
    • Pressing Ctrl + X cuts the selected cells
    • Pressing Ctrl + V pastes the copied or cut cells
    • Pressing Ctrl + Z undoes the last action
    • Pressing Ctrl + Y redoes the last action

    Formatting

    • Pressing Ctrl + 1 formats the selected cells as a number
    • Pressing Ctrl + Shift + ~ formats the selected cells as a general format
    • Pressing Ctrl + Shift + % formats the selected cells as a percentage
    • Pressing Ctrl + Shift + $ formats the selected cells as currency

    Formula Entry

    • Pressing = starts a formula
    • Pressing F2 edits the active cell and puts the cursor at the end of the formula
    • Pressing Alt + = automatically enters the SUM formula for a selected range
    • Use Ctrl + Page Up/Page Down to move to previous/next worksheet
    • Press Ctrl + Home to move to cell A1
    • Press Ctrl + End to move to last cell with data

    Cell Navigation

    • Use Ctrl + Arrow Keys to move to edge of data region
    • Use Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys to select to edge of data region
    • Press Ctrl + Backspace to move to previous active cell

    Workbook Navigation

    • Use Ctrl + Tab to move to next workbook
    • Use Ctrl + Shift + Tab to move to previous workbook

    Formatting Shortcuts

    Font and Alignment

    • Press Ctrl + Shift + F to open font dialog box
    • Use Ctrl + Shift + > or < to increase/decrease font size

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    Learn the basics of formulas in Excel, including how to create formulas, use arithmetic operators, and understand functions like SUM and AVERAGE.

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