Excel Formulas and Functions - Tutorial for Beginners

If Excel formulas and functions have ever confused you, you're not alone. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn exactly how to use formulas and functions in Excel—even if you're just getting started. We’ll cover: • The difference between formulas and functions • How to perform calculations like sum, average, max, and more • The powerful IF function for logic • How to fix common mistakes with absolute vs relative references 👍 If this helps you save time and boost your spreadsheet skills, consider liking and subscribing! 💬 Got a function you'd like me to cover next? Drop it in the comments. Host: Kevin Stratvert 📚 RESOURCES Download the sample Excel workbook to follow along: https://1drv.ms/x/s!AmxrofZZlZ-whqYWT... ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro to Excel formulas & functions 00:23 - Understanding formulas in Excel 01:23 - Referencing cells vs hardcoding numbers 02:09 - Subtract, multiply & divide with formulas 03:33 - When to use functions instead of formulas 04:04 - How to use the SUM function 05:14 - Key difference: formula vs function 05:31 - Using the AVERAGE function 06:12 - Using the MAX function 06:39 - Using the MIN function 06:49 - Using the COUNT function 07:05 - Using the IF function with logic 08:42 - Bonus: IF function walkthrough with function helper 09:16 - Explore Excel’s function library 09:44 - Absolute vs relative cell references 11:30 - Wrap-up and next steps 📺 RELATED VIDEOS Playlist with all my videos on Excel:    • ❎ How to use Excel   📩 NEWSLETTER Get the latest high-quality tutorial and tips and tricks videos emailed to your inbox each week: https://kevinstratvert.com/newsletter/ 🔽 CONNECT WITH ME Official website: http://www.kevinstratvert.com LinkedIn:   / kevinstratvert   Discord: https://bit.ly/KevinStratvertDiscord Twitter:   / kevstrat   Facebook:   / kevin-stratvert-101912218227818   TikTok:   / kevinstratvert   Instagram:   / kevinstratvert   🎁 TOOLS AND DISCOUNTS ✅ 🎙️ Voicemod AI Voice Changer | 5% off | https://link.xsolla.com/KZBi89AY ✅ 🌐 Squarespace Websites | https://squarespace.syuh.net/XYaqYM ✅ 🛍️ Shopify | https://shopify.pxf.io/XY9rPa ✅ 📋 Notion | https://affiliate.notion.so/rffva4tr71ax ✅ 🤖 ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech | https://try.elevenlabs.io/taqepq60mptr ✅ 💵 Quickbooks Online | https://bit.ly/intuitquickbooksonline ✅ 👥 Hubspot | https://hubspot.sjv.io/DKo6jb ✅ 📈 Semrush | https://bit.ly/semrush14dayfreetrial ✅ 🎥 Descript | https://get.descript.com/sf22jb63w2tx 🎒 MY COURSES Go from Excel novice to data analysis ninja in just 2 hours: https://kevinstratvert.thinkific.com/ 🙏 REQUEST VIDEOS https://forms.gle/BDrTNUoxheEoMLGt5 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kevlers?... 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Hit the THANKS button in any video! Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3kCP2yz ⚖ DISCLOSURE Some links are affiliate links. Purchasing through these links gives me a small commission to support videos on this channel. The price to you is the same. #stratvert #excel