Although numbers and cell references can be used together, use cell references whenever possible. Make a cell active. Type in the formula beginning with the equal sign. Hit the return key or click the enter box. Functions Functions are common calculations that are built into Microsoft Excel.
All formulas have the same general form, which includes a name, and a range.
The general form is given below. There are many different functions in Excel. Displays the largest number in a range. Displays the smallest number in a range. To explain this form, notice there are no spaces in the function.