How to use Union and Intersect operators in Excel

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This example illustrates how to use the union and intersect operator (borders below for illustration only) in Excel.

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1. The union operator (comma) adds two ranges.

Explanation: the SUM function reduces to =SUM(C4:D8) + SUM(D7:E11), 20.

Worked Example:   25 Basic Excel Formulas and Functions Worked Examples

2. The intersect operator (single space) returns the intersection of two ranges.

Worked Example:   25 Basic Excel Formulas and Functions Worked Examples

Explanation: the SUM function reduces to =SUM(D7:D8), 2.

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