Rick Barnes wrote:
A formula is an expression like "=(4*3)+2" or "=A1+B1"...formulas begin with an equal sign that designates them as a formula.
A function is a predefined procedure that returns a value based on values (arguments or parameters) passed to it. Formulas can contain functions.
This could be made a little clearer, but they are not synonymous.
Well, I think we just proved that it does require explanation. :-)
Cheers, Daniel.
