Excel Functions Flashcards

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SUM

Adds up all numbers in a specified range of cells. Syntax: =SUM(range).

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SUMIF

Adds numbers in a range based on a single criterion. Syntax: =SUMIF(range, criteria, [sum_range]).

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SUMIFS

Like Sumif, but allows for multiple criteria. Syntax: =SUMIFS(sum_range, criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2], ...).

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Criteria in SUMIF/SUMIFS

Specific conditions that determine which cells to add, like a certain text or numerical value.

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Sum Range

The cells whose values are to be added in Sumif or Sumifs functions.

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Criteria Range

The range of cells where Excel looks for the specified criteria in Sumif or Sumifs functions.

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COUNT

Counts cells in a range that contain numbers. Syntax: =COUNT(range).

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COUNTA

Counts all non-empty cells (including text and numbers). Syntax: =COUNTA(range).

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COUNTIF

Counts cells meeting a single specified condition. Syntax: =COUNTIF(range, criteria).

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COUNTIFS

Similar to Countif, but counts cells meeting multiple conditions.

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Numerical Criteria in COUNTIF/COUNTIFS

Conditions based on numerical values like greater than or less than a specified number.

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Text Criteria in COUNTIF/COUNTIFS

Conditions based on specific text strings in cells for counting.

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Multiple Conditions in COUNTIFS

Ability to use multiple ranges and criteria for complex counting tasks.

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Using Quotation Marks in Criteria

How to specify conditions as text strings within quotation marks in COUNTIF and COUNTIFS functions.

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VLOOKUP

Retrieves data from a column in a table based on a matching value. Syntax: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

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Lookup Value in VLOOKUP

The value in Excel VLOOKUP used to find the corresponding data in a table

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Table Array in VLOOKUP

The range of cells containing the data to be retrieved by VLOOKUP

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Column Index Number in VLOOKUP

The column number in the table array from which to retrieve data

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Range Lookup in VLOOKUP

Specifies whether VLOOKUP should find an exact match (FALSE) or an approximate match (TRUE)

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HLOOKUP

Similar to VLOOKUP, but retrieves data based on a row instead of a column. Syntax: =HLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, row_index_num, [range_lookup])

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INDEX

Retrieves a value from a specified position within a range. Syntax: =INDEX(array, row_num, [column_num])

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Array in INDEX

The range of cells where the Index function searches for the specified value

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Row and Column Numbers in INDEX

Specifies the exact position in the array to retrieve the value from

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MATCH

Returns the relative position of an item in a range matching a specified value. Syntax: =MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_type])

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Lookup Value in MATCH

The value for which Match searches within the array

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Lookup Array in MATCH

The range of cells where Match looks for the lookup value

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Match Type in MATCH

Determines whether Match finds an exact match (0) or the closest match

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AVERAGE

Calculates the arithmetic mean of a range of numbers. Syntax: =AVERAGE(number1, [number2], ...)

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AVERAGEIF

Computes the average of numbers in a range based on a specific criterion. Syntax: =AVERAGEIF(range, criteria, [average_range])

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MAX

Identifies the highest value in a specified range of numbers. Syntax: =MAX(number1, [number2], ...)

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MIN

Determines the lowest value in a given array of numbers. Syntax: =MIN(number1, [number2], ...)

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CHOOSE

Selects a value from a list based on a specified position number. Syntax: =CHOOSE(index_num, value1, [value2], ...)

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Goal Seek

A "What-if" analysis tool in Excel for finding required input values to achieve a specific goal. Part of the Data tab under What-if Analysis

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LEFT

Extracts a specified number of characters from the start of a text string. Syntax: =LEFT(text, num_chars)

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RIGHT

Retrieves a specified number of characters from the end of a text string. Syntax: =RIGHT(text, num_chars)

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MID

Selects characters from a text string starting at a specified position. Syntax: =MID(text, start_num, num_chars)

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UPPER

Converts all characters in a text string to uppercase. Syntax: =UPPER(text)

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LOWER

Transforms all characters in a text string to lowercase. Syntax: =LOWER(text)

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PROPER

Capitalizes the first letter of each word in a text string. Syntax: =PROPER(text)

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CONCATENATE

Joins multiple text strings into one string. Syntax: =CONCATENATE(text1, [text2], ...)

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ROUND

Adjusts a number to a specified number of decimal places. Syntax: =ROUND(number, num_digits)

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IFERROR

Manages errors by replacing them with a specified value. Syntax: =IFERROR(value, value_if_error)

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OR

Evaluates multiple conditions and returns TRUE if any one of them is true. Syntax: =OR(logical1, [logical2], ...)