Notice we get the answer of 20 because the name Start now has the value of 5.įunctions are predefined formulas that perform calculations by using specific values in a particular order, or structure. In the formula bar, type the formula =Start*(2+2). Select a cell where you would want the answer to appear let’s choose C1. In this case, since the name is to the right of the value, we are going to create names from values in the Right column. On the Formulas tab, click Create Names from Selection.Ĥ. Select the cells containing the value and the name.ģ. Type the value 5 in cell A1 and the name Start in B1.Ģ. If we assume A1 contains a 5 and is named Start, then =Start*(2+2) returns 20. Excel also lets us name Cells and uses the name in formulas. So if we assume that A1 contains a 5, then = (A1+2)*2 returns 14. One powerful feature of Excel is that it allows us to substitute Cell References in formulas. In the case of multiple brackets, they are evaluated by Excel working from left to right. Values within brackets are evaluated first by Excel. Users can control the order of evaluation by using brackets. The product of 5*2, which is 10, is then added to 2 resulting to 12. In the second formula, =5*2+2 returns 12 because 5*2 is multiplied first before it is added to 2. Since multiplication comes before addition in the order, the formula =5+2*2 returns 9 because 2*2 is multiplied first before it is added to 5. For multiple operators, Excel evaluates several operators in a defined order when you combine them in a single formula.įor example, =5+2*2 returns 9, while =5*2+2 returns 12.

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