Key Points


  • You can add a group of cells to a formula by typing the formula and then, at the spot in the formula in which you want to name the cells, selecting the cells using the mouse.

  • Creating named ranges enables you to refer to entire blocks of cells with a single term, saving you lots of time and effort. You can use a similar technique with table data, referring to an entire table or one or more table columns.

  • When you write a formula, be sure you use absolute referencing ($A$1) if you want the formula to remain the same when it’s copied from one cell to another or use relative referencing (A1) if you want the formula to change to reflect its new position in the worksheet.

  • Instead of typing a formula from scratch, you can use the Insert Function dialog box to help you on your way.

  • You can monitor how the value in a cell changes by adding a watch to the Watch Window.

  • To see which formulas refer to the values in the selected cell, use Trace Dependents; if you want to see which cells provide values for the formula in the active cell, use Trace Precedents.

  • You can step through the calculations of a formula in the Evaluate Formula dialog box or go through a more rigorous error-checking procedure using the Error Checking tool.



2007 Microsoft Office System Step by Step
2007 MicrosoftВ® Office System Step by Step
ISBN: 0735622787
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2004
Pages: 231

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