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COMPARISON OPERATORS
These operators are used to compare two values with the given set of operators. When two values
are compared by using these operators, the result is either True or False. Some comparison
operators are = (equal to), > (greater than), < (less than), >= (greater than equal to), <= (less than
equal to) and <> (not equal to).
REFERENCE OPERATORS
These operators are used to combine a range of cells for calculations. Some reference operators
are : (range operator), comma(,) (union operator), space (intersection operator). Range operator
produces one reference to all the cells between two references. Union operator combines multiple
references into one reference. Intersection operator produces a reference to cells common to the
two references.
OPERATORS PRECEDENCE
In a numeric formula, the results of the formula are calculated based on the given order of
precedence:
1 Colon (:), single space, comma (,) 2 Percentage (%)
3 Exponent (^) 4 Multiplication (*) and Division (/)
5 Addition (+) and Subtraction (-) 6 Relational Operators (=, <, >, <=, >=, <>)
WAYS TO ENTER A FORMULA IN EXCEL 2010
We can enter a formula in two ways:
ENTER A FORMULA DIRECTLY INTO THE CELL
Enter a formula in the cell after typing an equal sign. Now, press Enter key to see the result of the
formula in the cell.
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