Excel 2000
Using Functions
Using Functions
Important Term:
- A function is a pre-defined formula that helps perform common mathematical functions.
Each function has a specific order, called syntax. Syntax must be followed for the function to work correctly.
Syntax Order:
- All functions begin with the = sign.
- After the = sign is the function name.
- One or more arguments enclosed in parentheses. If there is more than one argument, they are separated by commas.
An example of a function with one argument:
An example of a function with more than one argument:
Excel has hundreds of different functions (pre-defined formulas) to assist you with your calculations. As you know, building individual formulas can be difficult and time consuming. Using Excel's functions can save you a lot of time and headaches.