Formulas are powerful tools for performing calculations and analyzing data in Excel. In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to use formulas and explore some popular built-in functions.

Excel has over 475 formulas in its Functions Library, but we've selected the most popular, from date and time functions to mathematics and simple data manipulation.

Discover essential Excel formulas and functions to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and make smarter data-driven decisions.

From lookup functions to multi-part formulas, I wish I knew about these Excel formulas earlier because they make me feel like a data wizard whenever I use them.