How to use Excel TRANSPOSE Function

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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 horizontal range of cells is entered as a parameter.

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TRANSPOSE function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a Lookup/Reference Function. The TRANSPOSE function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell of a worksheet.

Explanation:  The TRANSPOSE function converts a vertical range of cells to a horizontal range of cells, or a horizontal range of cells to a vertical range of cells. Use it to “flip” a range of cells from one orientation to another.

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Syntax

The syntax for the TRANSPOSE function in Microsoft Excel is:

TRANSPOSE( range )

Arguments

range
The range of cells that you want to transpose.

Returns

The TRANSPOSE function returns a transposed range of cells.

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Note: The range value in the TRANSPOSE function must be entered as an array. For a one-off conversion, you can use paste special > transpose. To enter an array, enter the value and then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter. This will place {} brackets around the formula, indicating that it is an array.

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