Information Functions is a built-in function in Excel that returns info about the current environment, including platform. The Information Functions can be used as a worksheet function in Excel. As a worksheet function, the INFO function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell of a worksheet. Here’s a full list of …
This example illustrates how to concatenate (join) strings in Excel. When joining text and a number, use the TEXT function to format that number. 1. Simply use the & operator to join strings. Note: to insert a space, use ” ” 2. The CONCATENATE function produces the exact same result. 3a. The CONCAT function in Excel 2016 produces the exact …
To enter today’s date in Excel, use the TODAY function. To enter the current date and time, use the NOW function. To enter the current date and time as a static value, use keyboard shortcuts. Today and Now 1. To enter today’s date in Excel, use the TODAY function. Note: the TODAY function takes no arguments. This date will …
IF function and ISERROR function are used to check for an error in Excel. This example shows you how to create an array formula that counts the number of errors in a range. 1. We use the IF function and the ISERROR function to check for an error in the record below: Explanation: the IF function returns 1, if an …
What is Standard Deviation (STDEV.P, STDEV.S)? This page explains how to calculate the standard deviation based on the entire population using the STDEV.P function in Excel and how to estimate the standard deviation based on a sample using the STDEV.S function in Excel. What is Standard Deviation? Standard deviation is a number that tells you how far numbers are …
This Excel tutorial explains how to use the TRANSPOSE function with syntax and examples. Excel TRANSPOSE Function Description Microsoft Excel TRANSPOSE function returns a transposed range of cells. For example, a horizontal range of cells is returned if a vertical range is entered as a parameter. Or a vertical range of cells is returned if a …
Mastering the basic Excel formulas is critical for beginners to become highly proficient in data analysis. A formula is an expression which calculates the value of a cell. Functions are predefined formulas and are already available in Excel. Every formula in Excel starts with an equal sign, then the function name and in bracket a …
Excel Math Functions perform many of the common mathematical calculations, including basic arithmetic, conditional sums & products, exponents & logarithms, and the trigonometric ratios. Here’s a full list of Built-In Math and Trig Functions in Excel and their Descriptions below: Click each of the function link to see detailed example. Basic Numeric Information ABS Returns the …
By default, text is left-aligned and numbers are right-aligned in Excel. Atimes user enter inverted comma before inputting data values in a cell which automatically converts a number to text. This example teaches you how to convert ‘text strings that represent numbers’ to numbers. 1. Select the range A1:A4 and change the number format to General. 2. Numbers preceded by …
This example teaches you how to calculate the tax on an income using the VLOOKUP function in Excel. The following tax rates apply to individuals who are residents of Australia. Taxable income Tax on this income 0 – $18,200 Nil $18,201 – $37,000 19c for each $1 over $18,200 $37,001 – $87,000 $3,572 plus 32.5c for each $1 over $37,000 …
This example shows you how to create an array formula that counts unique values. Examples: 1.. To count the number of 5’s, use the following function. We use the COUNTIF function. 2. To count the unique values (don’t be overwhelmed), we add the SUM function, 1/, and replace 5 with A1:A6. 3. Finish by pressing CTRL + SHIFT …
Instead of using VLOOKUP, Use INDEX and MATCH and become an Excel pro. . To perform advanced lookups, you’ll need INDEX and MATCH. Match The MATCH function returns the position of a value in a given range. For example, the MATCH function below looks up the value 53 in the range B3:B9. Explanation: 53 (first argument) found at position 5 …
VLOOKUP function is actually quite easy to use once you understand how it works! This Excel tutorial explains how to use the VLOOKUP function with syntax and examples. Excel VLOOKUP Function Description VLOOKUP is an Excel function to lookup and retrieve data from a specific column in table. The VLOOKUP function performs a vertical lookup by searching for …
Excel comes with multiple Lookup and Reference functions that let you find matching values. This page provides a complete Excel Lookup and Reference functions list. Each of the function links will take you to a dedicated page, where you will find a description of the function, with examples of use. The Lookup and Reference Functions …
This example teaches you how to use the PERCENTILE and QUARTILE function in Excel. Below you can find a list of scores (green fill for illustration only). 1. Use the PERCENTILE function shown below to calculate the 30th percentile. Excel returns the value 12.7. This means that 30% (6 out of 20) of the scores are lower or …
By default, the VLOOKUP function performs a case-insensitive lookup. However, you can use the INDEX, MATCH and the EXACT function in Excel to perform a case-sensitive lookup. 1. For example, the simple VLOOKUP function below returns the salary of Mia Clark. However, we want to lookup the salary of MIA Reed (see cell G2). 2. The EXACT function in Excel …
Function keys allow you to do things with your keyboard instead of your mouse to increase your speed. The function keys ranges from F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 | F6 | F7 | F8 | F9 | F10 | F11 | F12. Examples and Uses of Excel F1 – F12 Function keys F1 Opens Excel Help. …
Excel provides a variety of statistical functions that might be useful for you know in calculations. Statistical functions perform calculations ranging from basic mean, median & mode to the more complex statistical distribution and probability tests. Here’s a full list of Built-In Statistical Functions in Excel and their Descriptions below: Click each of the function link to …
To check if a cell contains specific text, you can use the ISNUMBER and the SEARCH function in Excel. The ISNUMBER functions is used to check for a numeric value and the SEARCH function returns the location of a substring in a string. There’s no CONTAINS function in Excel. 1. To find the position of a substring in a text …
The FORECAST and TREND function give the exact same result. When you add a trendline to an Excel chart, Excel can display the equation in a chart (see below). You can use this equation to calculate future sales. Explanation: Excel uses the method of least squares to find a line that best fits the points. The R-squared value equals 0.9295, which is a …
The VLOOKUP function only looks to the right. To look up a value in any column and return the corresponding value to the left, simply use the INDEX and the MATCH function. 1. The MATCH function returns the position of a value in a given range. Explanation: 104 found at position 4 in the range $G$4:$G$7. 2. Use this result and the INDEX function to …
Excel Database Functions are designed to help you to work within a database (i.e. a large number of organised data records), stored in Excel. The database functions perform basic calculations, such as sum, average, count, etc, but they also use criteria arguments, that allow you to only perform the calculation for a specified subset of …
Excel has two useful functions when it comes to generating random numbers. The RAND and RANDBETWEEN function. Rand The RAND function generates a random decimal number between 0 and 1. 1. Select cell A1. 2. Type RAND() and press Enter. The RAND function has no arguments. 3. To generate a list of random numbers, select cell A1, click on …
This function combines the MAX and IF function in order to get the maximum value in a data set of Excel worksheet. To look up the maximum value in a range based on specific criteria, you can use a basic array formula based on the IF function. {=MAX(IF(criteria_range=criteria,value_range))} Use the MAXIFS and MINIFS function in Excel …
Applying Excel INDIRECT function to Cell Reference, Range Reference, Named Range, Worksheet Reference. Use the INDIRECT function in Excel to convert a text string into a valid reference. You can use the & operator to create text strings. Cell Reference Use the INDIRECT function in Excel to convert a text string into a valid cell reference. 1. For example, take a look …
The Excel Financial Functions perform many of the common financial calculations, such as the calculation of yield, interest rates, duration, valuation and depreciation. Here’s a full list of Built-In Financial Functions in Excel and their Descriptions below: Click each of the function link to see detailed example. Single Cash Flow Functions FVSCHEDULE Calculates the future value …
In Excel, <> means not equal to. The <> operator in Excel checks if two values are not equal to each other. Let’s take a look at a few examples. 1. The formula in cell C1 below returns TRUE because the text value in cell A1 is not equal to the text value in cell B1. 2. …
The powerful SUMIF function in Excel sums cells based on one criteria. This page contains many easy to follow SUMIF examples. Numbers 1. The SUMIF function below (two arguments) sums values in the range A1:A5 that are less than or equal to 10. 2. The following SUMIF function gives the exact same result. It uses the & operator to …
Excel functions such as SUM, COUNT, LARGE and MAX don’t work if a range includes errors. However, you can easily use the AGGREGATE function to fix this. 1. For example, Excel returns an error if you use the SUM function to sum a range with errors. 2. Use the AGGREGATE function to sum a range with errors. Explanation: …
This example teaches you how to perform a two-column lookup in Excel. See the example below. We want to look up the salary of James Clark, not James Smith, not James Anderson. 1. To join strings, use the & operator. 2. The MATCH function returns the position of a value in a given range. Insert the MATCH function …
This example teaches you how to lookup a value in a two-dimensional range. We use the INDEX and the MATCH function in Excel. Below you can find the sales of different ice cream flavors in each month. 1. To find the position of Feb in the range A2:A13, use the MATCH function. The result is 2. 2. To find …
Excel Engineering Functions perform the most commonly used engineering calculations, many of which relate to Bessel Functions, Complex Numbers or converting between different bases. Here’s a full list of Built-In Engineering Functions in Excel and their Descriptions below: Click each of the function link to see detailed example. Converting Between Units of Measurement CONVERT Converts a …
The OR function in Excel returns TRUE if any of the conditions are TRUE and returns FALSE if all conditions are false. Combine the OR function with other functions and become an Excel expert. 1. For example, take a look at the OR function in cell D2 below. Explanation: the OR function returns TRUE if the first score is …
This example teaches you how to simulate the roll of two dice in Excel. Note: the instructions below do not teach you how to format the worksheet. We assume that you know how to change font sizes, font styles, insert rows and columns, add borders, change background colors, etc. 1. At the moment, each cell contains …
What is COMBIN function in Excel? COMBIN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the number of combinations for a given number of items. Use COMBIN to determine the total possible number of groups for a given number of items. Syntax of COMBIN function COMBIN(number, number_chosen) The COMBIN function …
How to count data based upon multiple criteria? Counting with Or criteria in Excel can be tricky. This article shows several easy to follow examples. 1. We start simple. For example, we want to count the number of cells that contain Google or Facebook (one column). 2a. However, if we want to count the number of rows that contain Google or Stanford …
To find the closest match to a target value in a data column, use the INDEX, MATCH, ABS and the MIN function in Excel. Use the VLOOKUP function in Excel to find an approximate match. 1. The ABS function in Excel returns the absolute value of a number. Explanation: C3-F2 equals -39. The ABS function removes the minus sign (-) from a …
A clever Excel trick to change negative numbers to zero but leave positive numbers unchanged. Below you can find two columns with numbers. To subtract the numbers in column B from the numbers in column A, execute the following steps. 1. Select cell C1. 2. Enter the formula =A1-B1 3. Click the lower right corner of cell C1 and …
Excel Cube functions were introduced in Microsoft Excel 2007. The Cube functions perform calculations and extract data from a cube, which is stored on an external SQL server. These functions are only supported with a connection to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services or later data source. Data cubes are multidimensional sets of data that …
The TRIM function in Excel removes leading spaces, extra spaces and trailing spaces. Use the SUBSTITUTE function to remove all spaces or non-breaking spaces. 1. The TRIM function below removes 2 leading spaces, 3 extra spaces and 2 trailing spaces. Note: the TRIM function does not remove single spaces between words. 2. To get the length of a string, use …