Syntax
=AVERAGE(number1, [number2], ...)Arguments
| Argument | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
number1 | Required | A number, cell or range |
number2 | Optional | More numbers or ranges |
How to use AVERAGE
AVERAGE takes 1 required argument and 1 optional argument, and accepts more values in the same pattern. Type =AVERAGE( in a cell and SheetsBat shows the arguments as you go. Optional arguments are shown in square brackets; leave them out to use their default.
Examples
Each result below was calculated by the SheetsBat formula engine.
=AVERAGE(2, 4, 9)Result =AVERAGE(A1:A3)Result Data in the sheet
| A | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | x |
| 3 | 4 |
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