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शीर्ष 70 एक्सेल फ़ंक्शन
इस खंड में, हम शीर्ष 70 . पर चर्चा करेंगे ऐसे एक्सेल फ़ंक्शन जो एक्सेल . में डेटा के प्रबंधन और प्रस्तुतिकरण में महत्वपूर्ण हैं . हम उन्हें श्रेणियों में विभाजित करेंगे और एक-एक करके चित्र दिखाएंगे।
दिनांक समारोह (8 कार्य)
व्यावसायिक डेटा का प्रबंधन DATE . से बहुत लाभ उठा सकता है समारोह . यहां, हम सभी DATE . का संक्षिप्त विवरण देंगे कार्य।
दिन समारोह
दिवस समारोह एक मोनो तर्क समारोह है। यह एक तारीख का दिन लौटाता है। दिन को एक पूर्णांक के रूप में दिया जाता है, जो 1 . से लेकर होता है से 31 . तक ।
- जेनेरिक सिंटैक्स
DAY(serial_number)
- तर्क विवरण
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Serial_number | आवश्यक | जिस दिन हम खोजने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं उस दिन की तारीख |
डे फंक्शन का उदाहरण
इस उदाहरण में, हम DAY फ़ंक्शन का उपयोग करेंगे B5 . में डेटा पर कक्ष। नतीजतन, हम उस विशेष महीने की तारीख के दिन को दर्शाते हुए एक संख्यात्मक मान प्राप्त करेंगे। 13 सितंबर . के बाद से 13वां है महीने का दिन, फ़ंक्शन वापस आ जाएगा 13 . तो, DAY . के साथ आवश्यक सूत्र सेल C5 . में कार्य करता है होगा:
=DAY(B5)
- फिर, दर्ज करें press दबाएं ।
- नतीजतन, हमारे पास दिन का अंकीय मान होगा।
- शेष कक्षों के लिए मान प्राप्त करने के लिए कर्सर को नीचे करें।
माह समारोह
यह फ़ंक्शन केवल एक तर्क लेता है। यह एक सीरियल नंबर द्वारा दर्शाई गई तारीख का महीना लौटाता है। महीने को एक पूर्णांक के रूप में दिया जाता है, जो 1 (जनवरी) . से लेकर होता है से 12 (दिसंबर) ।
- जेनेरिक सिंटैक्स
MONTH(serial_number)
- तर्क विवरण
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Serial_number | आवश्यक | उस महीने की तारीख जिसे हम खोजने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं। |
महीने समारोह का उदाहरण
इस उदाहरण में, हम MONTH फ़ंक्शन . का उपयोग करेंगे B5 . में डेटा पर कक्ष। नतीजतन, हमें उस विशेष महीने की तारीख के महीने को दर्शाने वाला एक संख्यात्मक मान मिलेगा। चूंकि, सितंबर नौवां है महीने का दिन, समारोह वापस आ जाएगा 9 . तो, MONTH . के साथ आवश्यक फ़ॉर्मूला सेल में कार्य करें C5 होगा:
=MONTH(B5)
- फिर, दर्ज करें hit दबाएं ।
- परिणामस्वरूप, आपको महीने का मूल्य मिलेगा।
- शेष मान प्राप्त करने के लिए कर्सर को नीचे ले जाएं।
वर्ष समारोह
यह फ़ंक्शन एक ही तर्क लेता है। यह एक तिथि के अनुरूप वर्ष लौटाता है। वर्ष को एक पूर्णांक के रूप में लौटाया जाता है, जो 1900 . से लेकर होता है करने के लिए 9999 ।
- जेनेरिक सिंटैक्स
वर्ष(serial_number)
- तर्क विवरण
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Serial_number | आवश्यक | उस वर्ष की तारीख जिसे हम खोजना चाहते हैं। |
वर्ष समारोह का उदाहरण
इस उदाहरण में, हम DAY फ़ंक्शन का उपयोग करेंगे B5 . में डेटा पर कक्ष। नतीजतन, हम उस विशेष महीने की तारीख के दिन को दर्शाते हुए एक संख्यात्मक मान प्राप्त करेंगे। 13 सितंबर . के बाद से 13वां है महीने का दिन, फ़ंक्शन वापस आ जाएगा 13 . तो, YEAR फ़ंक्शन . के साथ आवश्यक सूत्र सेल में C5 होगा:
=YEAR(B5)
- फिर, दर्ज करें hit दबाएं ।
- परिणामस्वरूप, आपको वर्ष का मूल्य मिलेगा।
- फिर, शेष मान प्राप्त करने के लिए कर्सर को नीचे ले जाएं।
सप्ताहांत समारोह
यह फ़ंक्शन एक आवश्यक तर्क और एक वैकल्पिक तर्क लेता है। यह तिथि के अनुरूप सप्ताह का दिन लौटाता है। दिन को एक पूर्णांक के रूप में दिया जाता है, जो 1 . से लेकर होता है (रविवार ) से 7 (शनिवार ) (डिफ़ॉल्ट रूप से)।
- जेनेरिक सिंटैक्स
सप्ताह का दिन(serial_number,[return_type])
- तर्क विवरण
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Serial_number | आवश्यक | एक अनुक्रमिक संख्या जो उस दिन की तारीख को दर्शाती है जिसे हम खोजने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं। |
Return_type | वैकल्पिक | एक संख्या जो रिटर्न वैल्यू के प्रकार को निर्धारित करती है। इस संख्या का वास्तव में मतलब है कि सप्ताह की गिनती किस दिन से शुरू होगी। डिफ़ॉल्ट रूप से सप्ताह की गणना रविवार से शुरू होती है। |
सप्ताहांत समारोह का उदाहरण
इस उदाहरण में, हम दिनांक को B5 . में सम्मिलित करेंगे सप्ताह के दिन . के तर्क के रूप में सेल C5 . में कार्य करता है कक्ष। यह फ़ंक्शन 3 लौटाएगा क्योंकि यह मंगलवार है और डिफ़ॉल्ट रूप से, यह तीसरा है हफ्ते का दिन। तो, सप्ताहांत समारोह . के साथ आवश्यक सूत्र सेल में C5 होगा:
=WEEKDAY(B5)
- फिर, हिट करें दर्ज करें ।
- परिणामस्वरूप, हमें कार्यदिवस का मूल्य मिलेगा।
- शेष मान प्राप्त करने के लिए कर्सर को अंतिम डेटा सेल में ले जाएं।
WEEKNUM फ़ंक्शन
यह फ़ंक्शन केवल एक आवश्यक तर्क और एक वैकल्पिक तर्क लेता है। यह एक विशिष्ट तिथि की सप्ताह संख्या देता है।
- जेनेरिक सिंटैक्स
WEEKNUM(serial_number,[return_type])
- तर्क विवरण
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Serial_number | आवश्यक | सप्ताह के भीतर एक तारीख। |
Return_type | वैकल्पिक | एक संख्या जो सप्ताह के पहले दिन को स्थापित करती है। 1 डिफ़ॉल्ट है। |
इस उदाहरण में, B5 सेल में दिनांक WEEKNUM फ़ंक्शन के लिए एकमात्र तर्क होगा C5 . में कक्ष। फ़ंक्शन वापस आ जाएगा 38 चूंकि तारीख 38वीं . में है वर्ष का सप्ताह। तो, सेल C5 . में WEEKNUM फ़ंक्शन के साथ आवश्यक सूत्र होगा:
=WEEKNUM(B5)
- उसके बाद, दर्ज करें hit दबाएं ।
- परिणामस्वरूप, हमें तर्क का मान प्राप्त होगा।
नेटवर्कडे फ़ंक्शन
यह फ़ंक्शन दो आवश्यक तर्क और एक वैकल्पिक लेता है। यह सप्ताहांत और छुट्टियों को छोड़कर दो तिथियों के बीच कार्य दिवसों की संख्या देता है।
- जेनेरिक सिंटैक्स
नेटवर्कडे (प्रारंभ_दिनांक, समाप्ति_दिनांक, [छुट्टियां])
- तर्क विवरण
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Start_date | आवश्यक | एक ऐसा दिन जो आरंभ तिथि के रूप में कार्य करता है। |
End_date | आवश्यक | एक ऐसा दिन जो समाप्ति तिथि के रूप में कार्य करता है। |
छुट्टियां | वैकल्पिक | एक या अधिक तिथियों की एक वैकल्पिक श्रेणी, जैसे राज्य और संघीय अवकाश और अस्थायी अवकाश, को कार्य कैलेंडर से बाहर रखा जाना हैटीडी> |
In this case, the date in the B5 and C5 cells will be passed as the argument for the NETWORKDAY function in the C5 cell. The function will return the difference between the two dates. So, the required formula with the NETWORKDAY function in cell C5 will be:
=NETWORKDAYS(B5,C5)
- Press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the net workdays excluding weekends.
DATE Function
This function takes three arguments. It returns the sequential serial number that represents a particular date.
- Generic Syntax
DATE(year,month,day)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
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year | Required | The year argument’s value might be one to four digits. |
month | Required | A month of the year, from 1 to 12, represented by a positive or negative integer. |
day | Required | A month of the year, from 1 to 31, is represented by a positive or negative integer. |
In this example, the values in the B5, C5, and D5 cells will combine to return date after being used as the arguments of the DATE function ।
So, the required formula with the DATE function in cell E5 will be:
=DATE(B5,C5,D5)
- Press the Enter बटन।
- As a result, we will get the desired value.
TODAY Function
This function returns the serial number of the current date. It has no argument.
- Generic Syntax
TODAY()
TEXT Function (11 Functions)
Text functions let you work with strings to get information or create stunning reports. In this section, we will show excerpts of 11 of the most important text functions.
FIND Function
This function takes one required argument and one optional one. It locates find_text string within within_text and returns the number of the starting position of the find_text from the first character of the second wthin_text . Start_num is optional. It is the number in the within_text argument at which you want to start searching. FIND function is case-sensitive.
- Generic Syntax
FIND(find_text,within_text ,start_num)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
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Find_text | Required | This is the text you’re looking for. |
Within_text | Required | This is the text that contains the text you’re looking for. |
Start_num | Optional | It defines the character at which the search should begin. |
In this example, the FIND function in the C5 cell will return 3 . Since “a” is in 3rd place in “Adam” . So, the required formula with the FIND function in cell C5 will be:
=FIND(“a”,B5)
- Hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the required value.
SEARCH Function
This function takes two essential arguments and one optional one. It locates the find_text string within within_text and returns the number of the starting position of the find_text from the first character of the second wthin_text . Start_num is optional. It is the number in the within_text argument at which you want to start searching. The SEARCH function is not case-sensitive.
- Generic Syntax
SEARCH(find_text,within_text,start_num)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
find_text | Required | This is the text you’re searching for. |
within_text | Required | This is the text that contains the text you’re searching for. |
start_num | Optional | It defines the character at which the search begins. |
In this example, the SEARCH function in the C5 cell will return 1 . Since “a” is in 1st place in “Adam” and this function is not case-sensitive. So, the required formula with the SEARCH function in cell C5 will be:
=SEARCH(“a”,B5)
- Hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the desired result.
LEFT Function
This function returns the specified number of characters from a string starting from the left side.
- Generic Syntax
Left( string, length )
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
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string | Required | String expression that returns the leftmost characters. If Null is present in the string, Null is returned. |
length | Required | It is an expression in numbers indicating the number of characters to return. If 0 , a string with zero length (“”) is produced. The complete string is returned if the number of characters in the string is more than or equal to that number. |
The LEFT function in the C5 cell will return “Ad” . Since we will insert 2 as the length of the text that will be extracted from the left side of “Adam” . So, the required formula with the LEFT function in cell C5 will be:
=LEFT(B5,2)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- Consequently, we get the result we want.
RIGHT Function
This function returns the specified number of characters from a string from the right side.
- Generic Syntax
RIGHT( string, length )
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
string | Required | String expression that returns the rightmost characters. If Null is present in the string, Null is returned. |
length | Required | It is an expression in numbers indicating the number of characters to return. If 0, a string with zero length (“”) is produced. The complete string is returned if the number of characters in the string is more than or equal to that number. |
Example of RIGHT Function
The RIGHT function in the C5 cell will return “am”. Since we will insert 2 as the length of the text that will be extracted from the right side of “Adam” . So, the required formula with the RIGHT function in cell C5 will be:
=RIGHT(B5,2)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get a portion of the text from the right side.
MID Function
This function returns the specified number of characters from a string as specified by the start argument.
- Generic Syntax
MID(text,start_num,num_chars)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
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text | Required | This is the text string from which you wish to extract the desired characters. |
start_num | Required | This is is the position where you want to extract the first character from the text. The text starts with start num 1, then continues with start num 2, etc. |
num_chars | Required | It indicates how many characters from the text you wish MID to return. |
Example of MID Function
The MID function in the C5 cell will return “Ada” . Since we will insert 3 as the length of the text that will be extracted from index 1 of “Adam” as the start number of the text is 1 . So, the required formula with the MID function in cell C5 will be:
- Firstly, choose the C5 cell and type the following formula,
=MID(B5,1,3)
- Then, hit Enter .
- Consequently, we will have the desired result.
LEN Function
This function returns the number of characters from a string.
- Generic Syntax
LEN(text)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
text | Required | This is the text which length you’re looking for.Spaces between the texts are considered as characters. |
The LEN function in the C5 cell will return 4 as the text in the B5 cell has 4 पात्र। So, the required formula in the C5 cell will be,
=LEN(B5)
- Finally, hit Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the length of the text.
VALUE Function
This function converts the number saved as a text into a number.
- Generic Syntax
VALUE(text)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
text | Required | This is the text you want to convert in quotes, or a referenceto a cell that contains it. |
In this example the VALUE function in the C5 cell will turn the value in the B5 cell that is saved as a text into a numeric type data. So, the required formula of the VALUE function in the C5 cell will be,
=VALUE(B5)
- Press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the value.
TEXT Function
This function converts a number into a string with a specific format.
- Generic Syntax
TEXT(value, format_text)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
value | Required | This is a number that you want to transform into text. |
format_text | Required | This is an expression that specifies the formatting you want to apply to the supplied value in text form. |
In this instance, the TEXT function in the C5 cell will arrange the date value in the B5 cell as the format shown in the second argument.
So, the required formula for the TEXT function in the C5 cell will be,
=TEXT(B5,"dd/mm/yyyy ")
- Then, hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the data in a date format.
TRIM Function
This function removes all spaces from a text except for single spaces between words.
- Generic Syntax
TRIM(text)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
text | Required | The text from where you want to remove the spaces. |
The TRIM function in the C5 cell will trim the extra spaces between the texts in the B5 cell. So the required formula in the C5 cell will be,
=TRIM(B5)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the desired outcome.
CLEAN Function
This function removes all nonprintable characters from text.
- Generic Syntax
CLEAN(text)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
text | Required | This is any worksheet data that you want to clean up of non-printable characters. |
The CLEAN function in the C5 cell will remove the non-printable character from the text in the B5 cell. So, the required formula in the C5 cell will be,
=CHAR(7)& “A”
- Then, hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will have a non-printable character before “A” ।
- Next, select the C5 cell and write the following formula,
=CLEAN(B5)
- Then, press Enter ।
- Consequently, Excel will erase the non-printable character.
CONCATENATE Function
This function joins two or more strings into one string.
- Generic Syntax
CONCATENATE(text1, [text2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
text1 | Required | This is the initial item to concatenate. The item could be a cell reference, a number, or a text value. |
text2, … | Optional | There are more text elements to join. You are allowed 255 items and 8,192 characters in total. |
The CONCATENATE function in the D5 cell will merge the two texts from the B5 and C5 cells respectively. So, the required formula will be,
=CONCATENATE(B5,C5)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- As a result, the texts will be merged.
LOGICAL Function (8 Functions)
Making logical comparisons between a value and what you anticipate is made possible by the Logical functions . In this section, we will talk about some of the essential logical functions.
TRUE Function
This function returns TRUE if a logical statement is true. It does not have any argument.
- Generic Syntax
TRUE()
FALSE Function
This function returns FALSE if a logical statement is false. It does not contain any argument.
- Generic Syntax
FALSE()
AND Function
This function returns TRUE if all of its arguments are true. It has no argument.
- Generic Syntax
AND()
OR Function
This function returns TRUE if any of its arguments are true. It does not encompass any argument.
- Generic Syntax
AND()
NOT Function
This function reverses the logic of its arguments. It has no argument.
- Generic Syntax
NOT()
SWITCH Function
This function evaluates a value against a list of values and returns the corresponding results. The optional default value will be returned if there is no match.
- Generic Syntax
SWITCH(expression, value1, result1, [default or value2, result2],…[default or value3, result3])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
expression | Required | Expression is the value that will be compared to values value1 through value126, such as a number, date, or some text. |
ValueN | Required | We will compare ValueN against expression. |
ResultN | Required | When the matching valueN parameter matches the expression, ResultN is the value that will be returned. |
default | Optional | If no matches are discovered among the valueN and the expressions, the default value is what will be returned. |
The SWITCH function in the C5 cell will return “Executive” because the value in the B5 is “Adam” which is associated with “Executive”. So the formula in the C5 cell will be,
- Select the C5 cell and write the following formula,
=SWITCH(B5,"Harry","Manager","Adam","Executive","Unknown")
- Then, hit the Enter बटन।
- As a result, we will get the output.
IF Function
This function has 3 arguments. If argument 1 is TRUE , then it does as argument 2 dictates. Otherwise, it does as argument 3 dictates.
- Generic Syntax
IF(logical_test, value_if_true, [value_if_false])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
logical_test | Required | The condition we would like to test. |
value_if_true | Required | The value that should be returned if logical test returns TRUE . |
value_if_false | Optional | The value that should be returned if logical test returns FALSE . |
IFERROR Function
This function returns value_if_erro r if the first argument is evaluated to an error. Otherwise, it returns the result of the first argument.
- Generic Syntax
IFERROR(value, value_if_error)
Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
value | Required | The argument that is examined for errors. |
value_if_error | Required | The value that should be returned if the formula results in an error. Evaluations are made for the following error types:#N/A , #VALUE! , #REF! , #DIV/0! , #NUM! , #NAME? , or #NULL! |
The IFERROR function in the D5 cell will return ” No Result” because the B5/B6 expression will return an error. So the formula will be,
=IFERROR(B5/B6,"No Result")
- Then, hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will have an error message.
Combining TRUE, FALSE, AND, and IF Functions
We can not use the TRUE and FALSE functions independently. So we will use them in combination with the AND and IF functions यहाँ।
चरण:
- Select the D5 cell and write down the following formula,
=IF(AND(B5>B6,B7>B5,TRUE(),FALSE())
- Then, hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will get a logical result.
Combining TRUE, FALSE,OR, and IF Functions
We can not use the TRUE and FALSE functions solo. So we will use them in combination with the OR and IF functions in this instance.
चरण:
- Select the D5 cell and write the following formula down,
=IF(OR(B5>B6,B7>B5,TRUE(),FALSE())
- Then, hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will get an output.
Combining TRUE, FALSE, NOT, and IF Functions
We can not use the TRUE and FALSE functions independently. So we will use them in combination with the NOT and IF functions in this example.
चरण:
- Select the D5 cell and write down the following formula,
=IF(NOT(B5>B6,B7>B5,TRUE(),FALSE())
- Then, hit Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get a logical answer.
LOOKUP and Reference Functions (13 Functions)
Lookup functions are frequently used when retrieving data, expanding data tables, or mapping records to categories. Here, we will discuss some of these functions.
CHOOSE Function
This function selects one of up to 254 values from the value list based on index_num ।
- Generic Syntax
CHOOSE(index_num, value1, [value2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
index_num | Required | Specifies which value argument is selected. Index_num must be a number between 1 and 254 , or formula or reference to a cell containing a number between 1 and 254 . |
value1 | Required | This is a must-value. Based on this value the function matches the index number. |
value2, … | Optional | After the first value, all the values are optional. Based on index num , the CHOOSE function chooses a value or an action from a list of 1 to 254 value parameters. The arguments may be text, formulas, defined names, cell references, numbers, or other types of data. |
The CHOOSE function in the C5 cell will return “Manager” because the number 1 in the C5 cell is associated with “Manager.” So, the formula in that cell will be,
=CHOOSE(C5, "Manager", "HR" ," Executive”)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will get our desired outcome.
ROW Function
This function returns the row number of the given cell reference.
- Generic Syntax
ROW([reference])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
reference | Required | This is the cell or a group of cells for which the row number is desired. |
The ROW function in the C5 cell will return 5 since the referenced cell B5 is in row 5 . So, the formula will be,
=ROW(B5)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the desired outcome.
COLUMN Function
This function returns the column number of the given cell reference.
- Generic Syntax
COLUMN([reference])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
reference | Required | This is the cell or a group of cells for which the column number is desired. |
This function will return 2 in the C5 cell because the referenced cell is in the 2nd columns. इसलिए। the desired formula in the C5 cell will be,
=COLUMN(B5)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the desired outcome.
ROWS Function
This function returns the number of rows in a reference of an array.
- Generic Syntax
ROWS(array)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
array | Required | This is an array, an array formula, or a reference to a range of cells for which you want the number of rows. |
The ROWS function in the C5 cell will return 4 because the array under it has 4 rows. So, the formula in the C5 cell will be,
=ROWS(B5:B8)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the desired outcome.
COLUMNS Function
This function returns the number of columns in a reference of an array.
- Generic Syntax
COLUMNS(array)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
array | Required | This is an array, an array formula, or a reference to a range of cells for which you want the number columns. |
The ROWS function in the C5 cell will return 1 because the array under it has 1 कॉलम। So, the formula in the C5 cell will be,
- Choose the C5 cell and write the following formula,
=COLUMNS(B5:B8)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the desired outcome.
VLOOKUP Function
This function looks in the first column of an array and returns the value of offset_column.
- Generic Syntax
VLOOKUP (lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
lookup_value | Required | You want to search up this value. The first column of the cell range that you supply in the table_array argument must contain the value you wish to look up. |
table_array | Required | The range of cells in which the VLOOKUP will look for the lookup_value and the return value. |
col_index_num | Required | the return value’s corresponding column number, which begins with 1 for table_array’s leftmost column. |
range_lookup | Optional | A logical value that tells the VLOOKUP function whether you want an exact match or a close match |
The VLOOKUP function in the D5 cell will return 102 . Because the it is in the second column of the lookup range B5:C8 and beside the lookup value “Adam” . So the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=VLOOKUP(“Adam”,B5:C8,2)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will have our VLOOKUP value.
HLOOKUP Function
This function looks in the top row of an array and returns the value of offset_column ।
- Generic Syntax
HLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, row_index_num, [range_lookup])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
lookup_value | Required | You want to search up this value. The first row of the cell range that you supply in the table_array argument must contain the value you wish to look up. |
table_array | Required | The range of cells in which the HLOOKUP will look for the lookup_value and the return value. |
row_index_num | Required | the return value’s corresponding row number, which begins with 1 for table_array’s leftmost column. |
range_lookup | Optional | A logical value that tells the HLOOKUP function whether you want an exact match or a close match |
The HLOOKUP function in the D5 cell will return “Jhon” . Because the it is in the second row of the lookup range B5:C8 and below the lookup value “Adam” . So the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=HLOOKUP(“Adam”,B5:C8,2)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will have our HLOOKUP value.
LOOKUP Function
This function looks at a single row or column and finds the value from the same position in a second row or column.
- Generic Syntax
LOOKUP(lookup_value, lookup_vector, [result_vector])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
lookup_value | Required | A value in the first vector that LOOKUP looks for. Lookup value is a variable that can take the form of a number, text, logical value, name, or reference that points to a value. |
lookup_vector | Required | A set of cells with just one row or one column. Text, integers, or logical values can all be used as lookup_vector values. |
result_vector | Optional | A set of cells with just one row or column. The size of the lookup vector and the result vector arguments must match. It must be the same dimension. |
The LOOKUP function in the D5 cell will return 102 . Because it matches the lookup value “Adam” in the lookup range B5:C8 . So, the formula will be,
=LOOKUP(“Adam”,B5:C8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will have our lookup value.
MATCH Function
This function gets the position of an item in an array.
- Generic Syntax
MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_type])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
lookup_value | Required | The value that we want to match in lookup_array argument. |
lookup_array | Required | The set of cells being searched. |
match_type | Optional | The value 1, 0, or -1 . The lookup value and values in the lookup array are matched by Excel according to the match type argument. This argument’s default value is 1. |
The MATCH function will return 1 as “Adam” is the first element in the range B5:B8. So, the desired formula will be,
=MATCH(“Adam”,B5:B8)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- Consequently, we will have a match.
INDEX Function
This function returns the value of an element in a table or an array based on the row_num and column_num ।
- Generic Syntax
INDEX(array, row_num, [column_num])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
array | Required | The range of cells or an array of constants where the function will operate. |
row_num | Required | In absent of the column_num , this must be present. It chooses which row in the array to return a value from. The column_num is necessary if row_num is left out. |
column_num | Optional | It chooses the array column from which to retrieve a value. The row_num is necessary if column_num is left out. |
The INDEX function will return “Jhon” in the D5 cell since it is in the second row of the B5:B8 range. So, the formula will be,
=INDEX(B5:B8,2)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the value of the indexed cell.
OFFSET Function
This function returns values in a cell or a range that is rows and columns away from a reference cell.
- Generic Syntax
OFFSET(reference, rows, cols, [height], [width])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
reference | Required | This is the reference that you want to use to determine the offset. The OFFSET function returns the #VALUE! error value if reference does not refer to a cell or range of neighboring cells. |
rows | Required | The number of rows that you wish the upper-left cell to point to, either up or down. |
cols | Required | The number of columns that you wish the upper-left cell to point to, either up or down. |
height | Optional | The desired height of the returned reference is expressed in rows. Height needs to be a positive integer. |
width | Optional | The desired width of the returned reference is expressed in columns. The width needs to be a positive integer. |
The OFFSET function in the D5 cell will return 101. Because it is the value of the cell that is two rows below and one column to the right of the referenced cell B5 . So, the desired formula in the D5 cell will be,
=OFFSET(B5,2,1)
- Press Enter ।
- Consequently, we will have an output.
INDIRECT Function
This function returns the reference specified by a text string.
- Generic Syntax
INDIRECT(ref_text, [a1])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
ref_text | Required | This is an A1-style reference, an R1C1-style reference, a name designated as a reference, or a reference to a cell as a text string are all examples of references to cells that contain references. The INDIRECT function returns the #REF! error value if the cell reference provided by ref text is invalid. |
a1 | Optional | This is a logical value describing the kind of reference that is present in the cell ref_text. |
Example of INDIRECT Function
The INDIRECT function in the E5 cell will return 103 because the referenced D8 cell has C8 as its value and the value contained in the C8 cell is 103 . So, the required formula will be,
=INDIRECT(D8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the value from the C8 cell.
GETPIVOTDATA Function
This function returns data stored in a PivotTable report.
- Generic Syntax
GETPIVOTDATA(data_field, pivot_table, [field1, item1, field2, item2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
data_field | Required | This is the name of the field in a PivotTable that has the information you want to access. It is necessary to quote this. |
pivot_table | Required | This is a reference to any PivotTable cell, range of cells, or designated range of cells. This data is needed to identify which PivotTable holds the data you’re looking for. |
field1, item1, field2, item2… | Optional | Field names and item names that define the data you want to obtain range from 1 to 126 in pairs. Any order is possible for the pairings. You must surround field names and names for objects other than dates and numbers in quotation marks. |
This function will return 450 in the E5 cell because we will define the arguments accordingly. So, the required formula in the E5 cell is as follows,
=GETPIVOTDATA(“Revenue”,$B$4,”Month”,”January”)
- Press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get an output.
MATH Function (15 functions)
Large companies typically have specialized teams that can analyze data and perform in-depth statistical analysis for consultants. However, basic math and statistics calculations require the use of Excel functions on a daily basis for management consultants.
RAND Function
This function returns an evenly distributed random real number greater than or equal to 0 and less than 1 . RAND()*(b-a)+a can return number between a and b . It does not contain any argument.
- Generic Syntax
RAND()
Example of RAND Function
The RAND function takes no argument. Here, we will modify the formula as follows to return a value in the D5 cell,
=RAND()*(C5-B5)+B5
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get a random number.
RANDBETWEEN Function
This function generates a random integer number between the bottom number and the top number.
- Generic Syntax
RANDBETWEEN( bottom, top)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
bottom | Required | The smallest integer that the RANDBETWEEN function will return. |
top | Required | The largest integer that the RANDBETWEEN function will return. |
The RANDBETWEEN function will return any random number in the D5 cell between the values in the B5 and C5 cells respectively. So, the desired formula will be,
- To start with, select the D5 cell and enter the following formula,
=RANDBETWEEN(B5,C5)
- Then, press Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get a random number in between the numbers.
INT Function
This function rounds a number down to the nearest integer.
- Generic Syntax
INT(number)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number | Required | The real number that we want to round down to an integer. |
The INT function in the C5 cell will return 2 since it will only return the integer portion of the number. So, the required formula will be,
=INT(B5)
- After that, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the desired outcome.
ROUND Function
This function rounds a number to a specified number of digits.
- Generic Syntax
ROUND(number, num_digits)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number | Required | The number that we want to round. |
num_digits | Required | The number of digits to which we want to round the number argument. |
The ROUND function in the C5 cell will round the 2.05 in the B5 cell to the nearest 1 and will return 2.1 . So the required formula will be,
=ROUND(B5,1)
- After that, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the desired outcome.
FLOOR Function
This function rounds the numbers down, toward zero, to the nearest multiple of significance.
- Generic Syntax
FLOOR(number, significance)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number | Required | The numeric value that we want to round. |
significance | Required | The multiple to which we want to round. |
This function will return 2 in the C5 cell because it will round down the 2.05 in the B5 cell to 2 . So, the formula in the C5 cell will be,
=FLOOR(B5,1)
- After that, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the desired outcome.
CEILING Function
This function rounds the numbers up, away from zero, to the nearest multiple of significance.
- Generic Syntax
CEILING(number, significance)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number | Required | The value that we want to round. |
significance | Required | The multiple to which we want to round. |
The CEILING function in the C5 cell will return 3 because it will round up the 2.05 in the B5 cell. So, the required formula will be,
=CEILING(B5,1)
- After that, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the desired outcome.
SUM Function
This function adds together all the numbers given as arguments and returns the total number.
- Generic Syntax
SUM(number1,[number2],…)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number1 | Required | This is the first number that we want to add. |
[number2],…255 | Optional | These 256 numbers are optional and can be added at a time. |
It will simply return the sum of the numbers in the B5:B8 range. So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=SUM(B5:B8)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the sum of the specified cells.
SUMIF Function
This function adds together cells in range_sum if corresponding cells in range_evaluate meet the criteria. If range_sum is omitted, Excel will add cells in range_evaluat e ।
- Generic Syntax
SUMIF(range, criteria, [sum_range])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
range | Required | This is the selection of cells you want to use as criteria. Each range must include only numbers, names, arrays, or references containing numbers. Values that are blank or text are ignored. Dates in the default Excel format could be included in the selected range. |
criteria | Required | This is the condition based on which you will add the data. |
sum_range | Optional | If you want to add cells other than those listed in the range argument, you must add the actual cells. The cells that are given in the range parameter are added by Excel if the sum_range argument is not present. |
The SUMIF function in the D5 cell will return the sum of the numbers in the B5:B8 range which are greater than zero. So, the formula will be,
=SUMIF(B5:B8,”0>”)
- Then, press Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the conditional summation.
SUMIFS Function
This function adds all cells meeting all of the specified criteria.
- Generic Syntax
SUMIFS(sum_range, criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
sum_range | Required | The set of cells to sum. |
criteria_range1 | Required | This is the range that is tested using Criteria1 . |
criteria1 | Required | It is the criteria that define which cells in Criteria_range1 will be added. |
criteria_range2, criteria2, … | Optional | These are the optional criteria. |
The SUMIFS function in the D5 cell will return the sum of numbers from the B5:B8 range which are greater than zero. So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=SUMIFS(B5:B8,”0>”)
- Then, press Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the conditional summation.
PRODUCT Function
This function multiplies all the numbers given as arguments and returns the product.
- Generic Syntax
PRODUCT(number1, [number2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number1 | Required | This is the first number or range that you want to multiply. |
number2, … | Optional | These are additional numbers or ranges that you want to multiply, up to a maximum of 255 arguments. |
Example of PRODUCT Function
The PRODUCT function in the D5 cell will return the product of the numbers in the range B5:B8 . So, the formula will be,
=PRODUCT(B5:B8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the product.
POWER Function
This function returns the result of a number raised to a power.
- Generic Syntax
POWER(number, power)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number | Required | This is base number. It can be any real number. |
power | Required | This is the exponent to which the base number is raised. |
Example of POWER Function
The POWER function in the D5 cell will return 1. Because it will raise the power of 1 to 4 and the result is 1 . So, the required formula in the D5 cell will be,
=POWER(B5,C5)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, the base value will be raised to power.
SQRT Function
This function returns a positive square root.
- Generic Syntax
SQRT(number)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number | Required | This is the number for which we will find the square root. |
Example of SQRT Function
The SQRT function in the C5 cell will simply return the square root of 4 that is in the B5 cell and return 2 . So, the formula for the C5 cell will be,
=SQRT(B5)
- Then, hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the square root of the numbers.
MOD Function
This function returns the remainder after a number is divided by a divisor.
- Generic Syntax
MOD(number, divisor)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number | Required | This is the number for which we want to find the remainder. |
divisor | Required | This is the number by which we want to divide number. |
Example of MOD Function
The MOD function in the D5 cell will simply return the reminder of the division between the B5 and C5 cell and it will be 1 . So, the required formula will be,
=MOD(B5,C5)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the reminder value.
SUBTOTAL Function
This function returns a subtotal in a list or database. The function_ numbe r includes 1-11 or 101-111 . It specifies the function to be used for the subtotal. 1-11 includes manually hidden rows while 101-111 excludes them. Filtered-out cells are always excluded.
- Generic Syntax
SUBTOTAL(function_num,ref1,[ref2],…)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
function_num | Required | The range 1–11 or 101–111 designates the function to be applied for the subtotal. Rows that have been manually buried are included in rows 1–11 but not in rows 101–111; filtered-out cells are always excluded. |
ref1 | Required | This is the first named range or reference for which we want the subtotal.. |
ref2,… | Optional | This is the Named ranges or references 2 to 254 for which we want the subtotal. |
The SUBTOTAL function in the D5 cell will return the average of the numbers in the range of cell B5:B8 . So, the required formula in the D5 cell will be,
=SUBTOTAL(1,B5:B8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the average of the selected range.
SUMPRODUCT Function
This function multiplies the corresponding items in given arrays and then returns the sum of the results.
- Generic Syntax
SUMPRODUCT(array1, [array2], [array3], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
array1 | Required | This is the first array argument whose components we want to multiply and then add. |
[array2], [array3],… | Optional | These are the array arguments 2 to 255 whose components we want to multiply and then add. |
The SUMPRODUCT function in the D5 cell will first multiply two adjacent cells( for example, B5 and C5 ) and finally sum the products of all the cells from C5 to C8 . So, The required formula in the D5 cell will be,
=SUMPRODUCT(B5:B8,C5:C8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the product and then the sum of the values simultaneously.
STATISTICAL Function (15 functions)
Management consultants often need some statistical functions to analyze their data. In this section, we will talk about some of the statistical functions.
COUNT Function
This function counts the total number of cells that contain numbers.
- Generic Syntax
COUNT(value1, [value2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
value1 | Required | This is the first item, cell reference, or range within which we want to count numbers. |
value2, … | Optional | These are Up to 255 additional items, cell references, or ranges within which we want to count numbers. |
The COUNT function will return the number of cells in the range B5:B8 and will return 4 . So, the required formula will be,
=COUNT(B5:B8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the cell count.
COUNTA Function
This function counts the number of non-blank cells.
- Generic Syntax
COUNTA(value1, [value2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
value1 | Required | This is the first argument representing the values that you want to count. |
value2, … | Optional | These are the additional arguments representing the values that we want to count, up to a maximum of 255 arguments. |
The COUNTA function in the D5 cell will return the number of nonempty cells in the range B5:B8 . So, the required formula will be,
=COUNTA(B5:B8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the nonempty cell count.
COUNTIF Function
This function counts the number of cells within a range that meet the given criteria.
- Generic Syntax
COUNTIF(range, criteria)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
range | Required | This is the set of cells you want to count |
criteria | Required | This is a number, expression, cell reference, or text string that determines which cells we will count. |
The COUNTIF function in the D5 cell will return the number of cells that have a value greater than zero in the range B5:B8 . So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=COUNTIF(B5:B8, “>0”)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will have conditional counting.
COUNTIFS Function
This function counts the number of cells within a range that meet multiple criteria.
- Generic Syntax
COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2]…)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
criteria_range1 | Required | This is the first range in which to evaluate the related criteria. |
criteria1 | Required | This is the criteria in the form of a number, expression, cell reference, or text that define which cells we will count. |
criteria_range2, criteria2, … | Optional | These are the additional ranges and their associated criteria. Up to 127 range/criteria pairs are allowed. |
Example of COUNTIFS Function
The COUNTIFS function in the D5 cell will return the number of cells that have a value greater than 10 in the range B5:B8 . So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=COUNTIFS(B5:B8, “>10”)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the count.
AVERAGE Function
This function returns the average/mean of the arguments.
- Generic Syntax
AVERAGE(number1, [number2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number1 | Required | This is the first number, cell reference, or range for which we want the average. |
number2, … | Optional | These are additional numbers, cell references or ranges for which we want the average, up to a maximum of 255. |
The AVERAGE function in the D5 cell will simply return the average of the values on the range B5:B8 . So, the required formula will be,
=AVERAGE(B5:B8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the average value.
AVRAGEIF Function
This function gets the average of cells in range_ average if corresponding cells in range_evaluate meet criteria. If range_averag e is omitted, Exce l will take the average on cells in range_evaluate ।
- Generic Syntax
AVERAGEIF(range, criteria, [average_range])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
range | Required | This is a cell or cells to average, with or without names, arrays, or references containing numeric values. |
criteria | Required | This is the criteria of which cells are averaged, expressed as a number, expression, cell reference, or text. |
average_range | Optional | This is the actual set of cells to average. If omitted, range is used. |
The AVERAGEIF function will return the average of the values in the range B5:B8 which are greater than zero into the D5 cell. So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=AVERAGEIF(B5:B8, “>0”)
- Then, press Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get a conditional average.
AVERAGEIFS Function
This function gets the average of cells meeting all of those criteria.
- Generic Syntax
AVERAGEIFS(average_range, criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
average_range | Required | This is a cell or cells to average, with or without names, arrays, or references containing numeric values. |
criteria_range1, criteria_range2, … | Required | Criteria_range1 is a must, the next criteria_ranges are optional. 1 to 127 ranges in which to evaluate the assigned criteria. |
criteria1, criteria2, … | Optional | Criteria1 is a must , the next criteria are optional |
The AVERAGEIFS function in the D5 cell will return the average of the values that are greater than zero from the B5:B8 range. So, the formula will be,
=AVERAGEIFS(B5:B8,B5:B8, “>0”)
- Then, press Enter.
- Consequently, we will have a conditional average.
MIN Function
This function returns the minimum value in the arguments.
- Generic Syntax
MIN(number1, [number2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number1 | Required | Number1 is a must. |
number2, … | Optional | These subsequent numbers are optional. |
The MIN function in the D5 cell will return the minimum value in the range B5:B8 . So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=MIN(B5:B8)
- Then, press Enter.
- As a result, we will have the minimum value.
MAX Function
This function returns the maximum value in the arguments.
- Generic Syntax
MAX(number1, [number2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number1 | Required | Number1 is a must tp get the maximum value. |
number2, … | Optional | These subsequent numbers are optional. |
Example of MAX Function
The MAX function in the D5 cell will return the maximum value in the range B5:B8 . So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=MAX(B5:B8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will have the maximum value.
MEDIAN Function
This function calculates the median of a sequence of numbers.
- Generic Syntax
MEDIAN(number1, [number2], …)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number1 | Required | Number1 is a must tp get the median value. |
number2, … | Optional | These additional numbers are optional. |
The MEDIAN function in the D5 cell will return the median value of the cells in the range B5:B8. So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=MEDIAN(B5:B8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will have the median value.
STDEV Function
This function calculates standard deviation based on arguments.
- Generic Syntax
STDEV(number1,[number2],…)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number1 | Required | The first argument representing a population sample. |
number2, … | Optional | Arguments in the range of 2 to 255 represent a sample of a population. |
Example of STDEV Function
The STDEV function in the D5 cell will return the standard deviation value of the cells in the range B5:B8 . So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=STDEV(B5:B8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will have the standard deviation value.
VAR Function
This function estimates variance based on a sample.
- Generic Syntax
VAR(number1,[number2],…)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number1 | Required | The first number argument represents a sample of a population. |
number2, … | Optional | Number arguments 2 to 255 represent a sample of a population. |
Example of VAR Function
The VAR function in the D5 cell will return the variance value of the cells in the range B5:B8. So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=VAR(B5:B8)
- Then, press Enter ।
- As a result, we will have the variance value.
RANK Function
This function returns the rank of a number in a list of numbers. Order is omitted by default. If it is 0 or omitted, Excel ranks number as if ref were a list sorted in descending order. If the order is any non-zero value, Excel ranks number as if ref were a list sorted in ascending order.
- Generic Syntax
RANK(number,ref,[order])
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
number | Required | This is the number whose rank we want to find. |
ref | Required | A set of, or a reference to, a list of numbers. Nonnumeric values in ref are not accepted. |
order | Optional | This is a number specifying how to rank the numbers. |
Example of RANK Function
The RANK function in the D5 cell will rank the values in the cell range B5:B8 in an ascending order. So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=RANK(B5,$B$5:$B$8)
- Hit Enter ।
- As a result, we will get the ranks of the values.
LARGE Function
This function returns the k-th largest value in an array.
- Generic Syntax
LARGE(array, k)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
array | Required | This is the array or range of data for which we want to determine the k-th largest value. |
k | Required | This is the position of the largest value that the function will return. For example:the 2nd largest or the 3rd largest value. |
Example of LARGE Function
The LARGE function in the D5 cell will return the second largest value from the values in the range B5:B8 . So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=LARGE(B5:B8,2)
- Then, press Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the second-largest value.
SMALL Function
This function returns the k-th smallest value in an array.
- Generic Syntax
SMALL(array, k)
- Argument Description
Argument | Requirement | Explanation |
---|---|---|
array | Required | This is the array or range of data for which we want to determine the k-th samllest value. |
k | Required | This is the position of the smallest value that the function will return. For example the 2nd smallest or the 3rd smallest value. |
Example of SMALL Function
The SMALL function in the D5 cell will return the second smallest value from the values in the range B5:B8. So, the formula in the D5 cell will be,
=SMALL(B5:B8,1)
- Then, press Enter ।
- Consequently, we will get the smallest value.
Top 7 Features
Named ranges
You can make your formula simpler by using named ranges. You are not required to include a range reference. And readers can easily comprehend. Additionally, it enables you to automatically update formulas when data changes.
What Is Named Range?
Excel’s “Named Range ” feature allows you to call a group of cells by name rather than by range. A whole column, row, or even a few particular cells may be the subject. Once the named range has been defined, any operation on those cells can be carried out by calling the name of the named range.
We will follow the steps below to define a “Named Range.”
चरण:
- Firstly, select the cells that we want to make a named range.
- Here, we select a range from D5 to D8 ।
- Then, go to the Formulas टैब।
- From the Defined Names group of commands, select the drop-down Define Name ।
- From the drop-down, select the command Define Name .
- As a result, we will get a dialogue box named “New Name” .
- Set a name in the Name ।
- We can also see the selected range from the Refers to बॉक्स।
- Then, click OK ।
- Finally, our selected range will be named according to our definition.
- Select the range containing the sales information in Column D to check our named range again.
- We will see that the range is named as we wanted.
Conditional Formatting
The useful feature of conditional formatting lets you highlight specific cells in a particular color. You can also use it to compare values, find discrepancies, find the smallest duplicate, and display basic icons. You can learn how to use this fantastic feature by looking at the two easy examples that follow.
Creating Alternating Bands
Here, we will create bands with alternate colors to visualize our data more aesthetically and clearly.
चरण:
- Firstly, select the data range.
- Here, we will select the range B4:D8 ।
- Secondly, go to the Home टैब।
- Then, click on Conditional Formatting ।
- After that, from the drop-down list, select New Rule ।
- Consequently, the New Formatting Rule dialogue box will appear on the screen.
- In the prompted New Formatting Rule dialogue box, select Use a formula to determine which cells to format विकल्प।
- Then, type the following formula into Format values where this formula is true box,
=EVEN(ROW())=ROW()
- Then, click on the Format button to open Format Cells dialogue box.
- Then, go to the Fill tab in the Format Cells dialogue box.
- Select the color that you want to have for your data cells.
- Finally, click OK ।
- Consequently, you will find that your data set is colored in alternative bands.
- You can also use the following formula to format odd rows.
=ODD(ROW())=ROW()
Finding Duplicate Values
In this instance, we will find duplicate values from our dataset using conditional formatting.
चरण:
- To begin with, select the data range.
- In this case, we will select the range B4:D10 ।
- After that, go to the Home tab in the ribbon.
- Then, click on Conditional Formatting ।
- Afterward, from the drop-down list, select New Rule ।
- Consequently, the New Formatting Rule dialogue box will appear on the screen.
- In the prompted New Formatting Rule dialogue box, select Format only unique or duplicate value
- Then, select duplicate from the Format all विकल्प।
- Finally, click on the Format button to open Format Cells dialogue box.
- Next, open the Format Cells dialogue box and select the Fill
- Select the color that you want to have for your data cells.
- Finally, click OK ।
- Consequently, we will find that the duplicate values are marked with the desired color.
Pivot Tables and Charts
You can analyze datasets quickly with pivot tables. Also, you can divide sales by region, average revenue per customer, country, and other metrics, for instance. You can use pivot tables to calculate, slice, and dice the data along any dimension. This is crucial because it can help you understand how the data is organized and where further investigation is required.
Pivot Table
We will use the pivot table to analyze data in the following steps.
चरण:
- Firstly, go to the Insert टैब।
- Then, select the Pivot Table टैब।
- From the drop-down, select From Table/Range ।
- Consequently, a prompt will appear.
- From the prompt, first, select your data set as Table/Range ।
- Then, check the Existing Worksheet बॉक्स।
- Set the location of the pivot table.
- Finally, click OK ।
- As a result, you will have your Pivot table ।
- Then, check the pivot table fields to get the entire data set.
- Next, you can calculate the average, minimum value, maximum value, etc from the pivot table.
- To calculate the average revenue, first, right-click on any of the revenue data.
- Then, select the Summarize Values By विकल्प
- Finally, select Average उपलब्ध विकल्पों में से।
- Consequently, you will have the average of the revenue values for each employee.
Pivot Chart
In this example, we will explore the Pivot Chart. Follow the subsequent steps to do that.
चरण:
- To begin with, go to the Insert टैब।
- Then, choose the Pivot Chart टैब।
- From the drop-down menu, select the Pivot Chart
- Consequently, we will have a prompt on the screen.
- In the prompt, at first, choose your data set as Table/Range ।
- Then, mark the Existing Worksheet oval.
- Set the location of the pivot table.
- Finally, click OK ।
- As a result, we will have our pivot chart with a pivot table.
RSQ
You can quickly check the correlation between two datasets using RSQ . RSQ can also be plotted on a scatter plot. We will show that in the following steps.
चरण:
- Firstly, select the F5 cell and type the following formula,
=RSQ(D5:D10,C5:C10)
- Then, hit Enter.
- As a result, we will have the R squared value for our data.
- After that, select the data in the range C5:D10 ।
- Then, go to the Insert tab in the ribbon.
- From the Charts group, select a scatter plot for the data.
- As a result, we will have a scatter plot of the data.
- Then, right-click on any data point on the plot.
- From the options, select Add Trendline ।
- Consequently, a menu bar will appear on the right.
- Then, from the Trendline Options , select Linear ।
- Then check the “Display Equation on chart” and “Display R -squared value on chart” बॉक्स।
- As a result, you will have an R-squared value on the chart, the same as the value from the RSQ function ।
Regression
Regression is most frequently used to predict outcomes and improve business operations. For instance, r egression can predict based on past behavior and other data how many products consumers will buy. Additionally, as a factory manager, you can create a model to determine the connection between cookie shelf life and oven temperature. We will show how to use regression in the following steps.
चरण:
- Firstly, go to the Data टैब।
- Then, select Data Analysis ।
- As a result, the Data Analysis prompt will appear.
- From the prompt, first, select Regression ।
- Then, choose OK ।
- The Regression dialogue box will appear on the screen.
- Firstly, select Input Y Range ।
- Here, we will select the range (D5:D10 ) ।
- Then, choose Input X Range ।
- In our case, the range is (C5:C10 ) .
- Then, select the New Worksheet Ply oval.
- After that, check the Residuals , Residual Plots, and Line Fit Plots बक्से।
- Finally, click OK ।
- As a result, Excel will show a complete report of the data with regression plots.
Excel Solver
One of the most helpful features in Excel that can help you find the best solution to a problem is the Excel Solver . Excel Solver is an optimization tool that may be used to find ways to modify a model’s assumptions in order to obtain the desired result. It is a form of what-if analysis and is especially helpful when attempting to identify the “optimal” outcome in light of a number of assumptions.
VBA Programming
The most crucial feature of Excel is VBA programming. Management consultants can automate the printing of more than 100 files by using VBA to control the printer. Additionally, they can create slides using VBA so that slides update as the Excel source data does. Furthermore, VBA can be used to download online sources of data for analysis. In conclusion, learning VBA is a crucial skill that can help you become more productive and efficient.
निष्कर्ष
In this article, we have talked in detail about some of the key functions and features for management consultants of MS Excel . These functions and features will allow them to manage and interpret data properly.