Browser-based vs desktop app in Figma - Formula Comparison Trace

Sample Data

This data shows the load time in seconds for two types of apps: browser-based and desktop app.

Cell	Value
A1	App Type
B1	Load Time (seconds)
A2	Browser-based
B2	5
A3	Desktop app
B3	2

Formula Trace

=B2 - B3

Step 1: B2 - B3

Step 2: 5 - 2

Cell Reference Map

    A           B
1 | App Type   | Load Time |
2 | Browser-based | 5       |
3 | Desktop app   | 2       |

References: B2 and B3 are used in the formula.

The formula subtracts the load time in cell B3 (Desktop app) from B2 (Browser-based).

Result

    A           B           C
1 | App Type   | Load Time | Difference
2 | Browser-based | 5       | 3
3 | Desktop app   | 2       | 

Cell C2 shows the difference in load time between the two app types.

The result 3 in cell C2 means the browser-based app takes 3 seconds longer to load than the desktop app.

Sheet Trace Quiz - 3 Questions

What does the formula =B2 - B3 calculate?

A The total load time of both apps

B The difference in load time between browser-based and desktop apps

C The load time of the desktop app only

D The load time of the browser-based app only

Key Result

Subtract one cell value from another to find the difference between two measures.