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Learn to identify labels, values, formulas, and functions in spreadsheets. Understand how to perform simple calculations, format numbers, and use relative vs. absolute cell referencing efficiently. Explore the essential parts of a spreadsheet formula and function for effective data manipulation.
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Spreadsheets A How To!
Identifying Labels and Values labels values
Identifying Formulas and Functions formula The result of the formula function The result of the function
Formula or Function? • =C2+D2+E2 • =AVERAGE(C2:M2) • =E2/B2 • =IF(3A>2A, ‘True’, ‘False’) • =SUM(E4:G4) • =(A2+B2+C2)/3
Identifying Parts of a Spreadsheet Formula mathematical operators =B2+C2+D2 equal sign—first part of any spreadsheet formula cell reference/address—made up of the column heading and the row number
Identifying Parts of a Spreadsheet Function =SUM(B2:B6) name of function range equal sign
Relative and Absolute Referencing • Relative • cells that change when they are copied into other cells • Absolute • cells that do not change regardless of where it is copied