How to Subtract in Google Sheets (Full Guide)

1. How do I subtract a total in Google Sheets?
2. How do you create a subtraction formula in Google Sheets?
3. How do I calculate differences in Google Sheets?
4. How do you do plus or minus in Google Sheets?

How do I subtract a total in Google Sheets?

How to subtract numbers in Google Sheets

1. Click on cell C2.
2. Type the equals sign '='
3. Click on Cell A2.
4. Type the minus sign '-'
5. Click on Cell B2.
6. Press the return key.

How do you create a subtraction formula in Google Sheets?

Here's how you can type out a function to subtract two cell values in Google Sheets:

1. Select the cell where you want the result to appear (cell C2)
2. Put an equal to sign (=) in the cell to start the formula. ...
3. Type function name MINUS, followed by opening parentheses.

How do I calculate differences in Google Sheets?

Google spreadsheets handle subtraction similarly to how desktop spreadsheet programs do. They use a formula, which includes the equals ("=") and minus ("-") symbols, to determine the difference between two values.

How do you do plus or minus in Google Sheets?

To do math in a Google spreadsheet, follow these steps:

1. Type an equals sign in a cell (=)
2. Type a number, or a cell reference (of a cell that contains a number)
3. Then use one of the following mathematical operators + (Plus), – (Minus), * (Multiply), / (Divide)
4. Type another number or cell reference.
5. Press enter.