i am new at this, how do i add and subtract and get the answer.
Hi Kim
If first number is in cell A1 and second number is in B1.
Then put =A1+B1 in say, C1. this will add the 2 numbers.
To Subtract use =A1-B1
To divide use =A1/B1
To Multiply use =A1*B1
HTH
Michael M
> i am new at this, how do i add and subtract and get the answer.
>i am new at this, how do i add and subtract and get the answer.
You might be better served by going though some tutorials. The one that
covers your specific question can be found here...
http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC061079311033
A list of all Microsoft tutorials can be found here...
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/CR061831141033.aspx
Rick
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:40:02 -0800 from kim
<kim@discussions.microsoft.com>:
> i am new at this, how do i add and subtract and get the answer.
Meaning no disrespect, you're asking "tree" questions but I think you
need first to look at some "forest". If you approach Excel as a set
of tiny details you're going to have nothing but frustration.
Get an overview of what Excel is and what sort of things it's
designed to do, then you'll find a lot of questions answer
themselves. One of the "Dummies" books might be a good choice, even
though the title is really bad.

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TRYING - 22 Dec 2007 00:10 GMT
Nice suggestion here. Being new to this forum, I observed that most, if not
all, who post are not only knowledgeable and helpful but also kind and
considerate in their language. I appreciate this. I'm learning a lot by just
reading. Thanks to all who participate.
> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:40:02 -0800 from kim
> <kim@discussions.microsoft.com>:
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> themselves. One of the "Dummies" books might be a good choice, even
> though the title is really bad.