If a symbol has two meanings, then its actual meaning in your formula depends on the formula writing that you do. Represents an array formula (a formula that produces an array result)Р”В«ecomes a media to input a field name of a table Separates a certain calculation so it can run first

Separates a sheet name reference with the cell/cell range coordinate referenceР”В«ecomes a media to give your formula inputs letРІР‚в„ўs assume that WBD stock pays a dividend that is equal to 50 of the dollar value of the T stock dividend.

Represents РІР‚СљtoРІР‚Сњ in a cell range writing (A1:B10 means A1 to B10 cell in the cell range)Р”В«ecomes a media to type a text input directly in a formulaР”В«ecomes a media to input a workbook and worksheet name reference if the name has spaces Search symbol, company name, or keywords. Separates one input and another (can be replaced by comma, depending on the excel settings) downgraded to equal weight from overweight at Wells Fargo Apr. Separates one input and another (can be replaced by semicolon, depending on the excel settings) Makes the * or ? symbol literal in criteria writing Represents a wildcard operator in criteria writing (any one character) Make the row number or column letter on its right an absolute reference (wonРІР‚в„ўt move when we copy the formula to other cells)Р”В¬oncatenate the data on the left with the data on the right Represents РІР‚Сљmore thanРІР‚Сњ in a logic condition This symbol is intended to provide coverage only for private passenger autos and excludes coverage for trucks, buses and other similar vehicles. Symbol 3 Owned Private Passenger Vehicles. Makes the number on its left side a percentage This symbol does not provide coverage for hired and non-owned vehicles, which are covered under symbols discussed further down the list. Powers the number on the left with the level of the number on the right Represents a wildcard operator in criteria writing (any character in any amount)Р”Вivides the number on the left with the number on the right Multiplies the number on the left with the number on the right Subtracts the number on the left with the number on the right Represents РІР‚Сљequal to/the same asРІР‚Сњ in a logic conditionР”Р„dds the number on the left with the number on the right Each symbol is explained with its name, meaning, and formula writing example to help you understand them better. Because this final rule is limited to symbols established in standards, it does not allow proprietary symbols for use as stand-alone symbols. Here is a table that lists the symbols you can use in an excel formula. The term proprietary symbol, and the comment, begs the question of whether such symbol would be freely available to the public and whether the symbol's owner has retained its exclusive rights.

List of Symbols in Excel Formula and Their Meanings

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