MS Works Spreadsheets Formulas

MS Works Spreadsheets Formula Tutorial: Step 1of 3 - Entering the Data

MS Works Spreadsheet Formulas

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MS Works Spreadsheets Formula Tutorial Step 1 of 3

Let's try a step by step example. We will write a simple formula in an MS Works spreadsheet to add the numbers 3 + 2.

Step 1: Entering the data
It's best if you first enter all of your data into the spreadsheet before you begin creating formulas. This way you will know if there are any layout problems, and it is less likely that you will need to correct your formula later.

For help with this tutorial refer to the image above.

1. Type a 3 in cell A1 and press the ENTER key on the keyboard.
   
   
2. Type a 2 in cell A2 and press the ENTER key on the keyboard.

Index: MS Works Spreadsheets Formulas

1. Formulas Overview
2. Writing the Formula
3. Cell References in Formulas
4. Updating MS Works Spreadsheets Formulas
5. Mathematical Operators in Formulas
6. MS Works Spreadsheets Formula Tutorial: Step 1of 3 - Entering the Data
7. Step 2 of 3: Type in the Equal (=) Sign
8. Step 3: Adding Cell References Using Pointing