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Writing functions<\/h1>\n

There are two ways to write functions. The ways are similar. One way is simply to type the function with the keyboard. The other way is to use the Insert Function tool, which helps beginners along.<\/p>\n

Writing functions with the keyboard<\/h2>\n

You write functions with the keyboard as follows:<\/p>\n

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  1. Type an equals sign ”=<\/code>” in the formula bar and then the function name followed by an opening parenthesis \"(\"<\/code>.
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