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 ...

Formulas in Microsoft Excel can contain a wide range of symbols, such as the asterisk (*), the question mark (?), and the "at" (@) sign. Among the most important are parentheses, square brackets, and ...

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Excel functions, or formulas, lie at the heart of the application’s deep well of capabilities. Today we’ll tackle IF statements, a string of commands that determine whether a condition is met or not.