# How to Create Basic Formulas in Coda

> To create basic formulas in Coda, navigate to your table, set the column type to Formula, write your formula with a mathematical operator in the editor, preview the results, and let your live formula automatically recalculate when data changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-basic-formulas-in-coda/
Apps: Coda
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3922ab56e05a00fdf6af/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to your Coda doc and navigate to the table where you'd like to add a formula.
2. Go to the table that we'll use to create our first formula.
3. Set the column type to 'Formula'.
4. Now, we're in the formula editor, where the magic happens. Write your formula in the empty field.
5. Add a mathematical operator like +, -, *, or / depending on what you want to calculate.
6. Preview your formula results at the bottom of the editor.
7. That's it! Your formula is now live and will automatically recalculate when data changes.