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A formula is an instruction in a spreadsheet to carry out some activity, normally a calculation. A formula must begin with the equals sign. Formulas can be simple or complex and they are built by the user. A function is a pre-defined formula that is built into the spreadsheet program and can be used as a formula or as part of a formula.
This is a simple formula, multiplying values in two cells by each other:
=B3*D10
The SUM function is a commonly used function. It can be used in a formula like these examples:
=SUM(A2:A14)
=SUM(A2:A14) * 12
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What does discrete function mean?
Discrete Function - A function that is defined only for a set of numbers that can be listed, such as the set of whole numbers or the set of integers. Explicit Definition - A definition of a function by a formula in terms of the variable.
What kind of formula is function in Excel?
A function is a pre-written or built-in formula in Excel. There are many of them, all designed to do very specific tasks. The SUM function is one of the most common, making it easy to add a range of cells. See the related question below.
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