# POWER Function

The POWER function is one of the math and trigonometry functions. It is used to return the result of a number raised to the desired power.

The POWER function syntax is:

POWER(x, y)

where

x is a number you wish to raise.

y is a power you wish to raise the number to.

The numeric values can be entered manually or included into the cell you make reference to.

To apply the POWER function,

1. select the cell where you wish to display the result,
2. click the Insert Function icon situated at the top toolbar,
   or right-click within a selected cell and select the Insert Function option from the menu,
   or click the icon situated at the formula bar,
3. select the Math and trigonometry function group from the list,
4. click the POWER function,
5. enter the required arguments separating them by comma,
6. press the Enter button.

The result will be displayed in the selected cell.