Understanding Functions


Functions simplify the creation of complex formulas. For example, if you want to total the values of cells B4 through B7, you could enter the following formula:

=B4+B5+B6+B7

Or you could use the SUM function, which is built in to Google Spreadsheets. The SUM function lets you total (sum) a column or row of numbers without having to type every cell into the formula. In this instance, the formula to total the cells B4 through B7 could be written using the SUM function, like this:

=sum(B4:B7)

A lot easier, don't you think?

Google Spreadsheets uses most of the same functions as those used in Microsoft Excel. All Google functions use the following format:

=function(argument)

Replace function with the name of the function, and replace argument with a range reference. The argument always appears in parentheses.

Note

Functions can be written all lowercase (sum), all uppercase (SUM), or capitalized (Sum). Capitalization doesn't matter.





Using Google Spreadsheets
Using Google Spreadsheets
ISBN: B000P28WL2
EAN: N/A
Year: 2007
Pages: 78

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