How to Find Standard Deviation in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Find Standard Deviation in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Click on the cell where you want the standard deviation to appear.
For a sample standard deviation, type
=STDEV(and chooseSTDEV.Sfrom the suggested formulas.Click on the Column B2 cell to select it and drag the selection point down till the last cell of our data.
Press Enter to display the calculated standard deviation in the selected cell.
Quick answer: To find standard deviation in Microsoft Excel, click your target cell, type =STDEV( and select STDEV.S, drag to select your data range from cell B2 downwards, and press Enter to calculate and display the result.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Calculate standard deviation in Microsoft Excel quickly by entering the STDEV.S formula, selecting your data range, and pressing Enter. This guide shows how to find Standard Deviation in Microsoft Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Click on the cell where you want the standard deviation to appear" and finishing with "Press Enter to display the calculated standard deviation in the selected cell". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to find Standard Deviation in Microsoft Excel?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Fit All the Text in a Microsoft Excel Cell, How to Format Cells in Microsoft Excel and How to Freeze Panes in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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