Spreadsheet 150
Entering Formulas
You begin a formula by typing
=
(an equal sign). Next, you use
references, values, operators, and built-in functions to describe the
calculation you want to perform. The illustration at the left shows how
you might use a formula to add the expenses for an evening on the town.
Cell B4 contains the following formula:
=B1+B2+B3
This formula tells Spreadsheet to add the values in cells B1, B2, and B3
and to show the result in cell B4. Here are the elements of this formula:
S
The equal sign (=) tells Spreadsheet it is a formula. All formulas must
start with an equal sign.
S
B1, B2, and B3 are references.
S
The plus signs (+) are operators.
The example above does not include a built-in function. For more
information about built-in functions, see Using Built-in Functions in
Formulas" on page 153.
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To enter a formula using the keyboard alone:
1. Select the cell in which you want to enter the formula.
2. Type = to begin the formula.
The equal sign appears in the Edit Area.
3. Type the reference for the first cell you want to use in the calculation.
4. Type the operator you want to use. For example, type
+
for addition.
5. Type the reference for the next cell you want to use.
6. Continue typing operators and cell addresses until the formula in the
Edit Bar appears as you want it.
7. Press the
ENTER
key
. The result of the formula appears in the cell.
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To enter a formula using the keyboard and the mouse:
1. Select the cell in which you want to enter the formula.
2. Type
=
to begin the formula.
The equal sign appears in the Edit Area.
3. Click on the first cell you want to use in the calculation.
The cell address
appears in the Edit Area.
4. Type the mathematical operator you want to use. For example, type * for
multiplication.
5. Click on the second cell you want to use.
The cell address appears in the
Edit Area.
6. Continueclicking and typing operators until the formula in the Edit Bar
appears as you want it.
7. Click on the Enter button or press
ENTER
.
The result of the formula
appears in the cell.
Summary of Contents for Ensemble PDP-100J
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