One major reason Microsoft Excel spreadsheets are so popular is the ability to process the data entered on a sheet easily. For instance, if you are planning a wedding and individually listing expenses ...

The syntax for counting the number of unique values from a list of a column using the array formula is as follows: =SUM(IF(COUNTIF(<first cell from which you count the number of unique values>:<last ...

Duplicates in the same column are easy to find by sorting or filtering. Duplicates that span multiple columns require a bit of setup, but the solution's not difficult to implement. Finding duplicate ...

To kick things off, let’s explore how to perform essential calculations like determining the total salary and headcount by department. This is where functions such as `COUNTIFS`, `SUMIFS`, and ...

The article, How to highlight unique values in Excel, shows two easy ways to apply conditional formatting to unique values or the row that contains a unique value. In this article, we’ll do the same ...

Don't listen to anyone who tells you that the VALUE function in Microsoft Excel is obsolete. You'll probably seldom need to use it on its own, but when combined with other functions, it's still as ...

When creating Microsoft Excel formulas, you can generate calculations using specific values—also known as hard-coding—or referencing other cells in the workbook. In this guide, I'll explain why ...