Function

A function is a pre-defined formula that allows to perform complex calculations quickly and easily. Learn the features of frequently used functions and how to apply them to streamline your data processing. In addition to simple sum calculation functions, a variety of functions are available including engineering, finance and statistics functions.

Calculate average

To calculate average with statistics functions, do the following:

  1. Select the cell in which you want to get the result of functions.
  2. Click the Function icon on the Formula bar. Or click Formula-Function.
  3. In the Function dialog box, select Statistical function from the list.
  4. Select AVERAGE from the listed functions on the right.
  5. In the Function dialog box, click Insert.
  6. Specify the range of cells whose average you want to get, and then press <Enter>.

More Information

Function Dialog Box

Find Function

Type some letters to find the functions.

Type of Function

Function Comment
Date & Time These functions calculate date and time to display in the document.
Database These functions are used to extract or search data that meet specified conditions from database.
Engineering These functions are related to engineering and technology.
Financial These functions are used in accounting for calculating asset depreciation, investment value, and interests.
Information These functions display the format and status of data inserted in a cell.
Logical These functions calculate logical values such as true and false of a formula or reference area.
Lookup & Reference These functions gets the locations and value of a specific cell and reference cell location.
Math These functions require math for regular calculations like adding as well as complicated calculations.
Statistical These functions gets various data including simple statistics and tests.
Text These functions are related to text processing such as to search or calculate specific text in a formula.

Notes

Some functions follow the language of the original document

Some functions may not work correctly as they displayed in the language of the original document. In this case, change the system language to the original document in which the function was created to make it work correctly.

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