The SUMIFS function works in a similar way with text as with numbers, but there are two key differences. First, text in Excel ...

FILTER works well with other Excel functions like SORT and UNIQUE to create powerful data management combinations. You can ...

If you refer to the same value in an Excel sheet often, treat it as a constant. Anyone who uses Excel, even just a bit, knows how to name a cell or range and then use that name in formulas. It’s ...

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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, ...