Subtraction methods in Excel aren't the quickest or simplest, but if you need to get it done, we can show you how to subtract in Excel. Here's how.

Create a formula to add or subtract data in Excel by using cell numbers Above, we have seen a simple method to create a formula to add or subtract data in Excel.

How can I add or subtract months from a date using the EDATE function in Excel? To use the EDATE function you will need the starting date and the number of months to add or subtract.

Subtracting isn’t as straightforward in Excel as it seems, simply because there’s no actual command to subtract numbers. Instead, you have to use a formula with the subtraction operator.