How to Use

Last updated:July 8, 2026

This section includes 3 how-to topics: insert the function through Insert Function, type the formula directly in a cell, and review syntax and parameter details; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert CRITBINOM through Insert Function

Entry path: 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 CRITBINOM in the Insert Function dialog.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
  6. Click OK to finish inserting the function.

Success Check

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

Notes

  • It is helpful to search with the uppercase English function name CRITBINOM.
  • Fill in the parameters in the order shown in the dialog to avoid missing an argument.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry path: Cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =CRITBINOM(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm.
  4. If you want to review parameter guidance, check the current prompt after typing =CRITBINOM(.

Success Check

  • On-screen result: The cell shows the calculation result, and the formula bar keeps the full formula.
  • What you can do next: You can drag the fill handle to copy the formula or continue editing the parameters.

Notes

  • Use English commas as parameter separators.
  • If the result looks incorrect, first check the parameter types and whether the parentheses are complete.

3. Review syntax and parameter details

Entry path: Formulas tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
  2. Enter CRITBINOM in the search box.
  3. Select the function and review the displayed syntax.
  4. Open the related help entry to read more detailed parameter information.

Success Check

  • On-screen result: You can see the CRITBINOM function name, syntax, or parameter area.
  • What you can do next: You can return to the worksheet to insert the function or adjust parameters.

Notes

  • Reviewing syntax is useful before formal entry so you can confirm the parameter order.
  • If the help entry does not open, check your internet connection first.