Q. I am trying to create a formula in our accounting system, but I keep getting errors. What can I do to get the formula to work? A. All Excel users know how powerful formulas are, but sometimes it ...

In October of 2001 , we described in this column how to use the dollar sign ($) to make an Excel formula constant—so when you copy a formula to a different location on a spreadsheet it won’t ...

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. One of the ...

If you've been working with Excel for quite some time now, you've probably scratched your head many times trying to come up with the correct formulas. Sure, you can take one of the dozens of Excel ...

Enable the Auto-Calculate option. Disable Show Formula option. Check the cell format. Check if the formula is entered correctly. Check for Circular References in the spreadsheet. If the spreadsheet ...

If you refer to the same value in an Excel sheet often, treat it as a constant. Anyone who uses Excel, even just a bit, knows how to name a cell or range and then use that name in formulas. It’s ...