7. Differences between formulae and functions

FORMULA
FUNCTION
A formula is typed directly into the formula bar A function is built into the software.; it is a special type of formula
Unable to nest a formula Can nest functions
Formula are simple calculations Functions are used to simplify complicated maths
Formulas do not have built-in wizards A function often has a built-in wizard to help you complete them e.g. VLOOKUP

 

 

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