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Google Docs Spreadsheet Formula Tutorial

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Google Spreadsheet Formula Tutorial: Step 2 of 3
Google Spreadsheets Formula Tutorial

Google Spreadsheets Formula Tutorial

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Google Spreadsheet Formula Tutorial: Step 2 of 3

When creating a formula in a Google Spreadsheet, you ALWAYS start by typing the equal sign. You type it in the cell where you want the answer to appear.

Note: For help with this example refer to the image above.

  1. Click on cell A4 (outlined in black in the image) with your mouse pointer.

  2. Type the equal sign ( = ) in cell A4.

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