# How to calculate standard deviation in microsoft excel

> To calculate standard deviation in Microsoft Excel, open the file in MS Excel, click the desired output cell, type "=STDEV" and choose the deviation type. Next, add an open parenthesis, select the range of cells to include in the calculation, and close the parenthesis.

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Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Open the file in MS Excel and click on the cell where you’d like the answer to display.
2. Type "=STDEV" and select the type of standard deviation you wish to use.
3. Add an open parenthesis, select the cells you want to include in the calculation, and then close the parenthesis.