What is How To Use The Goal Seek Function?

The Goal Seek function is a powerful tool that allows you to set a target value (the goal) for a cell in your spreadsheet and have Excel automatically adjust another cell to meet that target. It is especially useful for performing complex calculations and scenario analysis.

What are the types of How To Use The Goal Seek Function?

There are mainly two types of How To Use The Goal Seek Function:

Single-variable goal seek - In this type, you specify the target value and the cell you want to change to achieve that value.
Multi-variable goal seek - This type allows you to set multiple target values and adjust multiple cells to meet these targets simultaneously.

How to complete How To Use The Goal Seek Function

To successfully complete the How To Use The Goal Seek Function, follow these steps:

01
Select the cell with the formula you want to adjust based on the goal.
02
Go to the 'Data' tab and click on 'What-If Analysis'.
03
Choose 'Goal Seek' from the drop-down menu.
04
Enter the target value and the cell you want to adjust.
05
Click 'OK' to let Excel perform the calculation and adjust the cell accordingly.

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