The SORT function enables us to easily organize and rearrange the dataset as per our requirements. Using the function, we can quickly reorder the data in ascending or descending order based on one or multiple columns or rows.The SORT function is an essential function when dealing with larger datasets as it simplifies the data by sorting it with … [Read more...]
How to Calculate Present Value in Excel (With Examples)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by
Determining the initial cash injection for a target investment, evaluating the better option between two investments, calculating the current worth of an investment. These are all the requirements leading up to wanting to find the present value. Present value is the financial value of a future income stream at the date of valuation.In Excel, you … [Read more...]
Excel MATCH Function – How To Use
Last Updated on September 24, 2023 by
The MATCH function in Excel is used to locate a specific value within a cell range or array. It gives us the relative position of the data we are looking for within the array or cell range.The MATCH function proves especially invaluable when handling large datasets, as it enables swift and efficient identification of relative data locations, … [Read more...]
How to Use Exponents in Excel (3 Quick & Easy Ways)
Last Updated on November 15, 2023 by
The exponent, also known as power, is the number a base is raised by in mathematics. Luckily, you will find the same mechanism is possible in Excel by a dedicated function, an equally dedicated operator, and a similarly dedicated format. Use the POWER function or the caret symbol to apply an exponent to a base and have the calculated figure … [Read more...]
Excel LOOKUP Function – How To Use
Last Updated on September 10, 2023 by
The LOOKUP function allows us to easily retrieve required values from a given dataset. When working with large datasets, the function is extremely useful as it searches for a value within a given array or cell range and returns a corresponding value from the same position in another range.The LOOKUP function offers two forms which are vector form … [Read more...]
How to Remove Parentheses in Excel (3 Easy Ways + VBA)
Last Updated on November 15, 2023 by
Data speaks to everyone differently. Left alignment, right alignment, font size 11 or 12, format this way, or severely not this way, to delimiter or not to delimiter; that is the problem. But it shouldn't be with Excel. Too often, using the word lightly, data is stored in a way that suits the creator or editor. Their way might be suitable for their … [Read more...]
How to Extract Only Numbers From a Cell in Excel
Last Updated on November 15, 2023 by
Quite the probable setup for disappointment if you came here thinking there's a straightforward, dedicated function in Excel to help rake the numbers out of alphanumeric data. Given that Excel is a fancy number dealer, we were fairly surprised too. All the more reason to explore, right? We're not pointing you anywhere but here!A function may not … [Read more...]
Excel TAKE Function – How To Use
Last Updated on August 27, 2023 by
The TAKE function allows us to extract a subset of ranges or arrays from a bigger dataset. The function is especially useful when dealing with large datasets as it makes data manipulation and extraction easier and faster.While using the TAKE function, the user can choose the number of rows or columns to be extracted from the beginning or the end … [Read more...]
