This how-to guide includes 3 topics for using ROUND, including entering it through Insert Function, typing the formula directly, and reviewing syntax details; 3 items are free and 0 items are membership-related.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Enter ROUND through the Insert Function dialog box | Free |
| 2 | 2. Type the formula directly in a cell | Free |
| 3 | 3. Review syntax and argument details | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Enter ROUND through the Insert Function dialog box
Entry: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Search for ROUND in the dialog box.
- Select the function and click OK.
- Enter each argument in the Function Arguments dialog box.
- Click OK to finish entering the function.
Success Criteria
- The current cell contains a ROUND function.
- A calculation result appears after the arguments are entered.
- The formula can still be edited or copied to other cells.
Tips While Using
- Search with the standard function name ROUND.
- Use commas as argument separators.
2. Type the formula directly in a cell
Entry: Cell → Formula bar
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Type
=ROUND(...)directly in the cell or in the formula bar. - Press Enter to confirm.
- If needed, continue entering arguments after
=ROUND(to complete the formula.
Success Criteria
- The cell shows the ROUND calculation result.
- The full formula is visible in the formula bar.
- The formula can be filled down or copied to other cells.
Tips While Using
- Make sure referenced cells contain numeric values instead of text.
- When
num_digitsis negative, rounding is applied to digits to the left of the decimal point.
3. Review syntax and argument details
Entry: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Search for ROUND.
- Select the function and review the syntax
ROUND(number, num_digits). - Review the argument details, then complete the formula entry.
Success Criteria
- The standard ROUND syntax is visible.
- The roles of
numberandnum_digitsare clear. - You can continue entering the formula with the argument details in mind.
Tips While Using
- If the result is not what you expect, check whether the digit argument is correct.
- Before copying the formula, review relative and absolute references.