Formulas are powerful tools for performing calculations and analyzing data in Excel. In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to use formulas and explore some popular built-in functions.

Use the Insert Function button under the Formulas tab to select a function from Excel’s menu list: =COUNT(B4:B13) Counts the numbers in a range (ignores blank/empty cells).

If you want to unlock all the previously locked formula cells in Excel, simply select the cells with formulas as discussed in step (3) above. Then, open the Format Cells dialog and uncheck the ...

Open Formulas tab, in the Defined Names group; Select Name Manager; Next, click the name you want to delete; Click Delete > OK. How do you define name and use in Excel formula?

Step 5: Go to your Excel spreadsheet and select the cell in which you want your formula to be. Then paste your formula into the cell by pressing CTRL + V on your keyboard.

In Excel 2003, do the following: Select cells B3:E11. Choose Conditional Formatting from the Format toolbar. Choose Formula Is from the Condition 1 dropdown.