Your first formula
BeginnerFormulas and functions are the foundation of Excel. Every calculation, comparison, and transformation starts with a formula. In this exercise, you'll write your first one.
To create a formula in Excel, you type an equals sign = into a cell, followed by the calculation. For example, to add 32 and 57, the cell content becomes:
=32+57
Your task
Double-click on cell A1 in the spreadsheet editor. Replace the placeholder text with:
=32+57
Then press Enter.
Tip: Every exercise has an Answer tab at the top of the page if you get stuck. And a Reset button in the top-right to restore the original contents.
Need some help?
Hint 1
Type =32+57 into cell A1 and press Enter.
Hint 2
Have a look at the "Answer" tab at the top of the page if you need to see the solution.
Your first formula
BeginnerFormulas and functions are the foundation of Excel. Every calculation, comparison, and transformation starts with a formula. In this exercise, you'll write your first one.
To create a formula in Excel, you type an equals sign = into a cell, followed by the calculation. For example, to add 32 and 57, the cell content becomes:
=32+57
Your task
Double-click on cell A1 in the spreadsheet editor. Replace the placeholder text with:
=32+57
Then press Enter.
Tip: Every exercise has an Answer tab at the top of the page if you get stuck. And a Reset button in the top-right to restore the original contents.
Need some help?
Hint 1
Type =32+57 into cell A1 and press Enter.
Hint 2
Have a look at the "Answer" tab at the top of the page if you need to see the solution.