Yes, a cell in a spreadsheet can contain any of text, numbers or formulas, and also things like dates and logical data.
Yes, formulas are entered into cells in a spreadsheet.
A simple formula put into D1 could be: =A1*B1 Which is asking the numerical data in cell A1, be timed by the numerical data in cell B1, and show the answer in cell D1.
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The / is used for division in spreadsheet formulas.
Spreadsheet CellsIn the same way that each field in a database can only hold one type of data, each cell in a spreadsheet can only deal with one type of data at a time.For example, it is not possible to enter text and numbers in the same cell, and then be able to use the number in a calculation. The entire contents of the cell would be treated as text.Spreadsheets are widely used because they allow you to use formulas to perform repetitive calculations. Formulas use cell names to perform calculations.Answer to formulas will change when values in the cells it refers to change. This makes a spreadsheet dynamic and powerful.
Formulas are typed into a spreadsheet cell. For instance: type in cell A3 =SUM (A1+A2) and put a random number in A1 and in A2. The sum total will appear in A3.
There is no simple answer to that, as it depends on what exactly you are trying to do. Through using a spreadsheet and getting training and experience you would learn what facilities are available and how you can use them to do the things you need. Then when you come to create a spreadsheet you will know or can work out what formulas you need for the particular task you are trying to accomplish.
It will appear in the cell as you type it in. When it has been put in, you will see it in the formula bar. If you set the spreadsheet to show formulas, you can see all the formulas in their cells.
Normally the spreadsheet will automatically recalculate all formulas. There is a setting called manual recalculation which will only recalculate the formulas when the user presses the F9 key.recalculates all.
Because it makes a spreadsheet more flexible. It means you do not have to change formulas every time a value changes and you can use the same formula to add different values. It also makes formulas easy to copy. Those are just some reasons; there are many others.
Yes, cell addresses are used rather than values in formulas. The values are put into the cells. This makes the spreadsheet more flexible, as you can change values in the cells rather than having to change formulas. It also means formulas can be copied and made to use other cells. So there are good reasons for using cell addresses in formulas.
No. A blank cell has a numerical value of zero.