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Common Functions | Basic Formulas and Functions
Excel for Beginners
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Excel for Beginners

Excel for Beginners

1. Working with Worksheets and Workbooks
2. Basic Formulas and Functions
3. Data Management and Analysis
4. Visualizing Data with Charts and Graphs
5. Entering and Formatting Data
6. Advanced Formulas and Functions
7. Introduction to Excel

bookCommon Functions

Excel functions are the secret sauce that turns a simple spreadsheet into a powerful data analysis tool.

This chapter will introduce you to some of the most common and versatile functions: SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, and COUNT.

We'll also explore how to use the AutoSum feature, combine functions for complex calculations, and handle error checking in formulas.

Key Points

  • The SUM function add up a range of numbers, perfect for calculating totals;
  • The AVERAGE function finds the average value in a range, ignoring empty cells and text;
  • The MAX function identifies the largest number in a range;
  • The MIN function finds the smallest number in a range;
  • The COUNT function tallies the number of cells that contain numbers in a range;
  • AutoSum quickly adds up a range of cells and can also be used for AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, and MIN;
  • You can combine functions to perform more complex calculations;
  • Excel has multiple Error Checking tools for you to utilise.

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