Basic calculations in Spreadsheet
Add and subtract numbers Adding and subtracting in Excel is easy; you just have to create a simple formula to do it. Just remember that all formulas in Excel begin with an equal sign (=), and you can use the formula bar to create them. Add two or more numbers in one cell Click any blank cell, and then type an equal sign (=) to start a formula. After the equal sign, type a few numbers separated by a plus sign (+). For example, 50+10+5+3. Press RETURN . If you use the example numbers, the result is 68. Add numbers using cell references A cell reference combines the column letter and row number, such as A1 or F345. When you use cell references in a formula instead of the cell value, you can change the value without having to change the formula. Type a number, such as 5, in cell C1. Then type another number, such as 3, in D1. In cell E1, type an equal sign (=) to start the formula. After the equal sign, type C1+D1. Press RETURN . If you use the example numbers, the result is 8.