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The simple Excel function that decides if your formula spills or returns one value

For decades, Excel worked on a simple principle: you enter a formula into one cell, and it returns a single result into that ...
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The Secret to Dynamic Excel Dashboards : Flexible Functions

Excel is one of those tools that we all know and use, but let’s be honest—most of us barely scratch the surface of its true potential. Sure, you’ve probably mastered the basics like SUM or AVERAGE, ...
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Say Goodbye to Complex Excel Formulas with New TRIMRANGE Function

Microsoft has introduced a powerful new function in its Excel spreadsheet application, allowing users to simplify their workflows by reducing the need for complex formulas. Excel’s latest beta version ...
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The hidden costs of whole-column references in Excel: Learn 3 alternatives to optimize your workbook's performance

Whole-column references in Excel are silent performance killers, often forcing the program to manage a range of over a ...
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Exploring Excel’s dynamic FILTER function

Q. How do I use the FILTER function in Excel, and how is this an improvement over the filter feature? A. The FILTER function was introduced five years ago as part of the Excel Dynamic Arrays rollout.
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How to use Microsoft 365’s dynamic array function SEQUENCE() to create a list of dates in Excel

How to use Microsoft 365’s dynamic array function SEQUENCE() to create a list of dates in Excel Your email has been sent Image: PixieMe/Shutterstock Must-read Windows coverage CrowdStrike Outage ...
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How to use Excel formulas and functions

Formulas are powerful tools for performing calculations and analyzing data in Excel. In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to use formulas and explore some popular built-in functions. One of the ...
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Excel pro tips: How to create, define, and use Named Ranges

Working with ranges in Excel is a fast and simple way to identify, define, or refer to a single cell, a range (or group) of cells, a specific or constant value, or a formula. Then you can use those ...
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Microsoft Excel: A dynamic new way to SORT data arrays

Q. Is it possible to sort a column in Excel using formulas rather than the Data tab’s Sort tool, so the sort process is performed automatically as I update my data? A. Excel has announced a new ...
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Microsoft makes using formulas in Excel easier, adds new features

In a nutshell: Formulas are a must for incorporating math into spreadsheets, but using them in Microsoft Excel involves a learning curve and can become tedious. This latest update adds a bit of ...
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How to generate random text using the RANDARRAY() function in Excel

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