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Excel Formulas Step by Step Tutorial

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Excel Formula Example Step 2
Starting with the Equal Sign

Starting with the Equal Sign

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Excel Formulas Tutorial Step 2: Add the Equal (=) Sign

When creating formulas in Microsoft Excel, you ALWAYS start by typing the equal sign. You type it in the cell where you want the answer to appear.

For help with this example refer to the image above.

  1. Click on cell C1(outlined in black in the image) with your mouse pointer.

  2. Type the equal sign in cell C1.

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