# Formula Formula field value of the field is not stored within the database record, but is calculated on the values of other fields within that record. The calculation is called a formula. This formula consists of values from other fields and the results of functions. Available Formula Functions Operators: * \= plus – = minus * \= multiply / = divide ( ) = precedence Additional options for Form fields: * Formula: Enter calculation, formula, and functions. Press “@” key to get the list of functions available to choose. Fields has to be enclosed in square brackets “\[ ]”. Go to Function Reference to see all the functions available. * Fields: Field list available to be inserted in formula. You can click field name in field list to insert in formula field at cursor position. * Display Format: Specify which field formatting details will be used to format the resulting formula value. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.workdigital.io/custom-database-apps/columns/column-types/formula.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.