Calculation operators are symbols that determine the type of operation to be performed on the components of a formula in Excel. There are 16 calculation operators in Excel. Some of them perform basic mathematical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc., while others perform more complex operations such as comparing values, concatenating text strings or creating references to a range of cells.
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Functions and Formulas in Excel
Functions and formulas are among the most essential elements of Excel. They both perform calculations and produce certain results. Although the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, it is important to know the difference between them.
How to create a combined clustered and stacked bar chart in Excel
When visually comparing the values of multiple items, if the value of one item is greater than the total values of all the other items, you may want to emphasize it. You can do so by displaying the largest value in one bar and grouping the smaller values together in another bar in a combined clustered and stacked bar chart.
How to create a mirror bar chart in Excel
Mirror bar chart is a type of bar chart that comparatively displays two sets of data side by side along a vertical axis. The chart resembles the reflection of a mirror, hence the name “mirror bar chart”. The advantage of a mirror bar chart is that it illustrates two data sets side by side and therefore makes it easy to make comparisons and spot any differences between them.
How to create a pie chart in which each slice has a different radius in Excel
In infographics and other visuals, I have many times come across a pie chart in which each slice has a different radius based on the percentage it represents: the slices representing categories with large percentages have larger radii (the plural of radius is radii), while the slices representing categories with small percentages have shorter radii. The advantage of such a pie chart is that it further emphasizes the relative importance of a particular category to the total and is useful when you want to draw attention to categories with large percentages. Also, it can be a visually nice addition to any dashboard, report or presentation. For all these reasons, I have decided to create this pie chart in Excel and share it with you.