It raises a number to a power. E.g.,
=2^3 = 2*2*2 = 8
In the same vein, it can find a root. E.g,
=8^(1/3) = 2
Cordially,
Chip Pearson
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional
Excel Product Group
Pearson Software Consulting, LLC
www.cpearson.com
(email on web site)
