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Open or Navigate to Excel window
Open Microsoft Word or switch to the active Excel window on your taskbar to begin editing your worksheet.
How to subtract in Excel
Learn how to subtract cell values in Microsoft Excel by entering data and creating a basic subtraction formula. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through inputting numerical values into cells and writing a formula to calculate the difference. By following these steps, you will be able to perform basic subtraction operations to manage your spreadsheet data efficiently.
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Click on cell and add any value
Click on cell in the spreadsheet grid to select it, then type any number. For example I enter 45
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Click on another cell and add value for subtract
Click on another cell to select it, then type the value you want to subtract from your first number. For example I enter 30
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Select Cell D1 to Enter Formula
Click on cell D1 where you want the result to appear, then type =B1-C1 and press Enter.
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View the Subtraction Result
Press Enter to calculate the formula and display the calculated difference in cell D1.
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