Select the cell in which you want the calculation to appear - Cells are designed by a reference to the column letter and row number such as B6 or C3 2. Type an = sign into the selected cell - all formulas begin with an = sign 3. Enter the cell references and operators into the selected cell as needed to accomplish the desired calculation - legal operators for formulas are: +, -, /, and x - by using the cell references rather than actual numeric values, when you update any value in a cell the formula will automatically update. HOW TO CREATE AN EXCEL FORMULA About Forumulas: - Formulas allow you to calculate the values in a designed set of cells so that if you change any value the formula will automatically update Formula Formats: - Formulas always begin with an = sign - Formulas are made up of operators: +, -, /, and x - Operators are applied to cell references - Cells are designated by column letter and row number such as B6 or C3 1. Select the cell in which you want the calculation to appear 2. Type the formula into the cell