Using functions in Excel
Functions in Excel allow you to speed up caluculations. The easiest
way to use functions in Excel is to use the Paste Function button
- Start with Excel running and displaying the worksheet containing the
- Select the cell in which the result of your function should appear
and type =.
- Push the
button and select the function you want to use. If you do not know the
name of the function you want to use, use the Office Assistant to
find out (click
in lower left corner of the past function window).
- After selecting a function, a detailed description of the function
appears and you can type in the arguments of the function or select them
in your worksheet by using the mouse. If the sheet is hidden under the
Paste Function window, click the button,
which will hide the window. Select the cells and hit enter if the input
of te arguents is complete or return to the Past Function window by pushing
- As soon as you know how a function works, you can type the function
with arguments directly like a formula.