How to subtract in Excel using cell references You don't have to subtract numbers in a single cell; you can also set up a formula that will subtract the values stored in multiple cells.

This tutorial will show you how to create a Formula to Add, Subtract, Multiply or Divide in Microsoft Excel. You can do basic calculations easily!

Subtracting isn’t as straightforward in Excel as it seems, simply because there’s no actual command to subtract numbers. Instead, you have to use a formula with the subtraction operator.

How can I add or subtract months from a date using the EDATE function in Excel? To use the EDATE function you will need the starting date and the number of months to add or subtract.