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Mathematical Operators in OpenOffice Calc Formulas

The mathematical operator keys on the number pad are used to create Calc Formulas.

The mathematical operator keys on the number pad are used to create Calc Formulas.

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Mathematical Operators

Creating formulas in OpenOffice Calc is not difficult. Just combine the cell references of your data with the correct mathematical operator.

The mathematical operators used in Calc formulas are similar to the ones used in math class.

  • Subtraction - minus sign ( - )
  • Addition - plus sign ( + )
  • Division - forward slash ( / )
  • Multiplication - asterisk (* )
  • Exponentiation - caret (^ )
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