It’s a formula language to take your Excel skills to the next level. In this post, I will show you how to use DAX to supercharge your Excel formulas and make them efficient, flexible, and powerful.

Basic Formulas At their most basic, Excel formulas can perform basic math functions and display a solution. For example, the formula "=2+2" will display "4" in the cell.

Bonus tip: With basic formulas, the AutoSum button is the top choice. It’s faster to click AutoSum>SUM (notice that Excel highlights the range for you) and press Enter.