What is the function of the ^ symbol when used in a excel formular eg +(a5)^.5?
M MarcusX Aug 11, 2007 #1 What is the function of the ^ symbol when used in a excel formular eg +(a5)^.5?
B Box815 Aug 11, 2007 #2 ^ is the symbol for "raised to the power of". Since it's .5 it's actually the square root. If you wanted the square of x it would be x^2.
^ is the symbol for "raised to the power of". Since it's .5 it's actually the square root. If you wanted the square of x it would be x^2.
M MarcusX Aug 11, 2007 #3 Thank you very much Box815 said: ^ is the symbol for "raised to the power of". Since it's .5 it's actually the square root. If you wanted the square of x it would be x^2. Click to expand...
Thank you very much Box815 said: ^ is the symbol for "raised to the power of". Since it's .5 it's actually the square root. If you wanted the square of x it would be x^2. Click to expand...
