How To Subtract In Excel?

Select the cell where you want the result.

Enter `=` followed by the first value or cell reference.

Type `-` (minus).

Enter the second value or cell reference.

Press `Enter`.

Example (two cells): `=A1-B1`

Example (range subtraction): `=SUM(A1:A5)-SUM(B1:B5)`

Example (subtract a number): `=A1-10`

Example (subtract from a number): `=10-A1`

Copy the formula to other rows/columns as needed (cell references adjust automatically).

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