Mathematical and logical operations can be performed on a Microsoft Excel workbook with the help of formulas. One of the most common uses of Excel is to compare rows of data by using an IF statement.

That is to say, is there a simple solution to creating a "grade" function that I wouldn't have to adjust the column for? I want to use it to, for example, do "=grade (A2)" and then fill/format ...

Save this for the spreadsheet jocks in your office—we'd bet even the experts don't know all of these formula tips.

If you're not using these worksheet-related tricks, you're working harder than you have to! Susan Harkins shares five of her favorites.