In MS-Excel when you are typing an equation into a cell the first thing that must be entered is

In MS-Excel when you are typing an equation into a cell the first thing that must be entered is

Explanation

Formulas are equations that perform calculations on values in your sheet.

All formulas begin with an equal sign (=).

You can create a simple formula by using constant and calculation operators.

For example, the formula =5+2*3, multiplies two numbers and then adds a number to the result.