To type a formula into a cell

  1. Select the cell A section of a table that you insert your information into. Every table is divided up into cells. you want to type the formula into.

  2. Type a = sign. The Formula Tools appear.

  3. Type the formula A string of symbols used to determine a specific result. you want in the cell.

Note:

When you type a formula into a cell you will need to reference the cells that the formula refers to. For example, =A1+A2, where A1 and A2 are cells in the table.

You can also type the formula directly into the Formula text box in the Formula Tools.

The first character of a formula you type manually into a cell must always be =.