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.

If you need to conditionally split values into multiple columns in Microsoft Excel, consider using the IF () function. Here's how. Illustration: Lisa Hornung, Getty Images/iStockPhoto ...

Each IF function in an Excel spreadsheet returns one of two messages. The first -- the "if" message -- displays if cells meet criteria that you specify. The second -- the "otherwise" message ...

When creating formulas and equations on Microsoft Excel, users have the option of inserting multiple functions and conditions into a formula to attain a desired result. This action is often referred ...

Excel allows defined functions to be executed in Worksheets by a user. Instead of a formula based on the color of a cell, it is better to write a function that can detect the color of the cell and ...

References Microsoft Support: The IF Function - What It Is, and How to Use It Microsoft Excel 2010: Illustrated Complete; Elizabeth Reding and Lynn Wermers ...