Functions like FILTER, SORTBY, UNIQUE, XLOOKUP, and VSTACK transform static grids into real-time data systems.

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To kick things off, let’s explore how to perform essential calculations like determining the total salary and headcount by department. This is where functions such as `COUNTIFS`, `SUMIFS`, and ...

Appending records from different data sets into a single list or data range can be tedious if you’re doing it manually. Instead, use Microsoft Excel’s VSTACK() function. Have you ever received data ...

Cell notes are the clutter of the Excel world—they block your view and get in the way of formulas. That's why you should adopt the developer mindset by tucking notes inside your formulas, keeping your ...

A new COPILOT function in Excel lets you use AI in a formula. The new skill is now available to Microsoft 365 insiders. Reduces some of the complexity involved in creating formulas. Get more in-depth ...

Have you ever found yourself staring at a tangled web of formulas in Excel, wondering if there’s a better way to make sense of it all? You’re not alone. Whether you’re managing large datasets, ...

Excel has over 475 formulas in its Functions Library, from simple mathematics to very complex statistical, logical, and engineering tasks such as IF statements (one of our perennial favorite stories); ...

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The IF function is one of the most commonly used functions in Microsoft Excel. With it, you can test a value to see if it meets criteria. If it does, then display one result and if it doesn’t, then ...