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.

If Excel is not highlighting cells in the formula, enable 'Allow editing directly in cells' and 'Enable fill handle and cell drag-and-drop' in Excel options.

An Excel formula is generally composed of several items. Knowing how to calculate formulas in Excel will make tracking various parts of your business that much easier.

This formula shows how to reference the cell in another worksheet using a formula. Begin the formula with an equal sign, and follow it with the name of the worksheet you wish to reference.

They automatically copy the contents of one cell to a selected group of adjacent cells, whether those contents are text, data, or a formula.

Learn how to identify formula cells the easy way using VBA, and then combine VBA and conditional formatting for more permanent identification.

Need to find cells with specific text? The COUNTIF formula in Excel has got you covered.

Q. I have an amortization schedule arranged vertically in Excel on Sheet 1 that I want to reference horizontally in my income statement on Sheet 2. Is there a way to write and copy/paste a single ...