{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-subtract-in-google-sheets","route":"/learn/how-to-subtract-in-google-sheets","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-subtract-in-google-sheets","title":"How To Subtract In Google Sheets","h1":"How To Subtract In Google Sheets","description":"Learn how to efficiently subtract numbers in Google Sheets with our step-by-step guide. Master formulas and functions for accurate calculations today.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How To Subtract In Google Sheets"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Perform subtraction calculations in Google Sheets using formulas. Learn how to subtract values between cells using the =A1-B1 formula."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8oqcc6h0006kz0cx91lkflp/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8oqcc6h0006kz0cx91lkflp/tour","id":"cm8oqcc6h0006kz0cx91lkflp"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Open "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Google Sheets"}]},{"type":"text","value":" and select a cell where you want the result."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Type the formula "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"=A1 - B1"},{"type":"text","value":" (replace "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"A1"},{"type":"text","value":" and "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"B1"},{"type":"text","value":" with your desired cell references)."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Press "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Enter"}]},{"type":"text","value":", and the result will appear in the selected cell."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Drag the fill handle down to apply the formula to multiple rows if needed."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"You can also subtract multiple values using "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"=A1 - B1 - C1"},{"type":"text","value":"."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"For constant values, use "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"=10 - 5"},{"type":"text","value":" directly in a cell."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8oqcc6h0006kz0cx91lkflp/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8oqcc6h0006kz0cx91lkflp/tour","id":"cm8oqcc6h0006kz0cx91lkflp"}],"plainText":["How To Subtract In Google Sheets","Perform subtraction calculations in Google Sheets using formulas. Learn how to subtract values between cells using the =A1-B1 formula.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm8oqcc6h0006kz0cx91lkflp/tour","Open Google Sheets and select a cell where you want the result.\nType the formula =A1 - B1 (replace A1 and B1 with your desired cell references).\nPress Enter, and the result will appear in the selected cell.\nDrag the fill handle down to apply the formula to multiple rows if needed.\nYou can also subtract multiple values using =A1 - B1 - C1.\nFor constant values, use =10 - 5 directly in a cell."]}