This article will teach you how to use simple and complex subtraction formulas in Excel.

To subtract two or more numbers in Excel, you create a formula.

Key points to remember about Excel formulas include:

While it is possible to enter numbers directly into a formula (as shown in row 2 of the example below), it is generally better to enter the data into worksheet cells and then use the addresses or references of those cells in the formula (see row 3 of the example).