Which field type in Salesforce automatically calculates its value based on a formula?

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Which field type in Salesforce automatically calculates its value based on a formula?

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Formula fields in Salesforce automatically calculate their values based on a predefined formula, making them dynamic. This field type is distinct due to its ability to perform calculations. In contrast, other field types like Roll-Up Summary and Lookup serve different purposes. Auto Number fields are also distinct as they generate unique identifiers.