What is Goal Seek Function in Excel?

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What is Goal Seek Function in Excel?

Goal Seek in Excel is a built-in tool used to find the input value needed to achieve a specific result in a formula. Essentially, it works backward: instead of providing inputs to get a result, you specify the desired result, and Excel calculates the input that will produce that result.

Here’s how Goal Seek works:

1.Set a target value: You define the outcome or “goal” you want for a particular formula.

2.Adjust the input cell: Excel changes the value in one input

cell to find what would achieve your goal in the formula.

3.Calculation: It iteratively calculates until it finds the input that makes the formula reach your target value.

You can learn more by enrolling in a specialist Excel Goal Seek Course.

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