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

The strangest character in Excel might be its smartest.

Microsoft Excel’s dynamic array function XLOOKUP() might completely replace VLOOKUP() and HLOOKUP(). Microsoft Excel’s lookup functions are powerful but often misunderstood because they have a few ...

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 ...

One of the most powerful features of Excel is the array—a formula designed to act simultaneously on sets of two or more values in order to calculate other values. Yet, because arrays appear to be ...

Use the RANDARRAY() dynamic array function to return random names or other text in Microsoft Excel. The recent article How to generate random letters in Excel shows you how to generate random letters.

Tonight’s tip of the night explains how you can use an array formula in Excel to confirm that values on a single row for multiple columns are the same, but discount any instances where a column has a ...

The ability to quickly and efficiently write advanced Excel formulas is crucial for anyone looking to enhance their productivity and efficiency in data management. This comprehensive guide introduces ...

Microsoft Excel is an incredibly capable and complex spreadsheet program. If you’re just getting your feet wet, these tips will help you get started on making a spreadsheet and writing a formula. Once ...

Simpler and faster is always better in Excel. We start with some of my favorite shortcuts, then move on to using Excel for everyday situations such as finding random numbers for passwords, or random ...