How to Use

Use CONFIDENCE in 3 topics: insert it from the Insert Function dialog box, type the formula directly, or review syntax and parameter guidance; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert it from the Insert Function dialog box

Entry: Formulas tab → Insert Function, or the fx button in the formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
3. Search for CONFIDENCE in the Insert Function dialog box.
4. Select the function and click OK.
5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
6. Click OK to finish inserting the function.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target cell now contains the CONFIDENCE function.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing parameters, press Enter to confirm, or copy the formula to other cells.

Tips While Using

• Use the standard function name when searching so the correct result appears more easily.
• Make sure the parameters you enter match the required value types.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry: A worksheet cell or the formula bar

1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
2. Type =CONFIDENCE(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
3. Press Enter to confirm.
4. If you want to review parameter guidance, type =CONFIDENCE( and then press F1.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows a calculation result, and the formula bar keeps the full formula.
• What you can do next: You can edit the formula, drag to fill, or copy it to another range.

Tips While Using

• Use English commas as separators to avoid formula errors.
• Confirm that the selected cell is editable before entering the formula.

3. Review syntax and parameter guidance

Entry: Formulas tab → Insert Function

1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
2. Enter CONFIDENCE in the search box.
3. Select the function to review the syntax CONFIDENCE(...).
4. Click the help link for the function to open more detailed guidance.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You can see the function name, syntax structure, and the entry for parameter guidance.
• What you can do next: You can return to the worksheet to keep entering the function or adjust parameters based on the guidance.

Tips While Using

• If the help page does not open, check your network connection and try again.
• After reviewing the guidance, compare it with the parameter order in your current formula.