Subtracting Cells

[Gladys]

Is there an easier formula to subtract a group of cells
instead of example =a1-b1-c1-d1-e1-f1-g1-h1?

 

[Debra Dalgleish]

One way:

=A1-SUM(B1:H1)

Is there an easier formula to subtract a group of cells
instead of example =a1-b1-c1-d1-e1-f1-g1-h1?

 

[BBrim]

Yes - Using your formula, it could be made into:
a1-sum(b1:h1)