If you’re just starting with Excel, a few powerful formulas can save you hours of manual work. Here are five you should know:

1. SUM - Add up rows or columns in seconds.
2. AVERAGE - Quickly calculate mean values.
3. IF - Create logical rules (e.g., pass/fail results).
4. VLOOKUP - Search through large datasets without scrolling.
5. CONCAT - Combine text from multiple cells.