22 best excel range functions
Categories- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalInput Data Type 📝Array & RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅More Flexible Than VLOOKUP, Can Search Both Ways, Better Performance and Column IndependentCons ❌Requires Two Functions, Steeper Learning Curve and Complex Syntax
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧AggregationInput Data Type 📝Array & RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Removes Duplicates Automatically, Dynamic Results, Simple Syntax and Automatically UpdatesCons ❌Requires Latest Excel Versions, Array Spillover Needs Space, Limited To Newer Versions and Single Operation
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧ManipulationInput Data Type 📝Array & RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Dynamic Filtering, Multiple Criteria, Flexible Output, Returns Dynamic Arrays and Flexible FilteringCons ❌Requires Modern Excel, Complex For Beginners, Requires Latest Excel Versions and Memory Intensive
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Simple To Use, Quick Results and ReliableCons ❌Only Counts Completely Empty Cells, Cannot Count Specific Values and Limited Functionality
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧ManipulationInput Data Type 📝Array & RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Automatic Sorting, Dynamic Results, Multiple Columns and Automatic UpdatesCons ❌Requires Modern Excel, Space Requirements and Resource Intensive
- Function Category 📊MathematicalOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝Number, Array and RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢1Pros ✅Fast And Efficient, Easy To Understand and Widely UsedCons ❌Limited To Numbers Only & Ignores Text Cells
- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧InformationInput Data Type 📝RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢~Pros ✅No Arguments Needed & Simple To UseCons ❌Limited Functionality & Basic Output
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝Array, Range and NumberRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Flexible Criteria Options, Multiple Conditions, Easy To Use, Handles Multiple Criteria and FlexibleCons ❌Complex Syntax For Multiple Criteria, Performance Issues With Large Datasets, Limited To Equal Conditions Only and Case Sensitive
- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧InformationInput Data Type 📝RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢~Pros ✅No Arguments Needed & Consistent ResultsCons ❌Limited Functionality & Basic Output
- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalInput Data Type 📝Array & RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Powerful With MATCH, Flexible Lookup, Very Flexible, Fast Performance, Powerful and FlexibleCons ❌Complex Syntax, Requires Understanding, Complex For Beginners, Requires Understanding Of Arrays and Learning Curve
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧RetrievalInput Data Type 📝RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Precise Data Retrieval & Automation FriendlyCons ❌Complex Syntax & PivotTable Dependency
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝Number, Array and RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢2Pros ✅Flexible Criteria Selection, Multiple Condition Support, Easy To Understand, Multiple Conditions Support, Flexible Range Selection, Easy To Use With Multiple Criteria and Versatile For Complex AnalysisCons ❌Complex Syntax, Limited Data Type Support, Can Be Slow With Large Datasets, Limited To Numeric Values Only, Limited To Numerical Data Only and Requires Careful Range Selection
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝Number, Array and RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Powerful Database Functionality, Specific Criteria Handling, Powerful For Database Operations and Flexible CriteriaCons ❌Complex Syntax, Limited Visibility and Limited To Database Ranges
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝Number, Array and RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Efficient With Large Datasets, Reliable Results, Excellent For Database Analysis and Flexible CriteriaCons ❌Complex Syntax, Database Structure Dependent and Limited To Database Ranges
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝Number, Array and RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Database Specific Operations, Criteria Flexibility, Precise Database Filtering and Reliable ResultsCons ❌Requires Database Structure, Limited Use Cases, Requires Structured Data and Complex Syntax
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝Number, Array and RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Statistical Accuracy, Database Filtering, Accurate Statistical Measure and Database FriendlyCons ❌Complex Implementation, Limited Use Cases, Limited Application and Complex Setup
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝Number, Array and RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Statistical Precision, Database Integration, Accurate Statistical Analysis and Database CompatibleCons ❌Limited Audience, Complex Syntax, Complex For Beginners and Limited Use Cases
- Function Category 📊Lookup & ReferenceOperation Type 🔧RetrievalInput Data Type 📝RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Flexible Range Selection & Dynamic ReferencesCons ❌Volatile Calculation & Complex Syntax
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝Number, Array and RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Population Calculations, Database Integration, Population Variance Calculation and Database CompatibleCons ❌Highly Specialized, Complex Setup, Specific Use Case and Complex Syntax
- Function Category 📊StatisticalOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝Number, Array and RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Population Analysis, Database Integration, Population Standard Deviation and Database CompatibleCons ❌Specialized Usage, Complex Syntax, Complex For Beginners and Specific Use Case
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧RetrievalInput Data Type 📝Number, Array and RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Precise Data Extraction, Criteria Filtering, Precise Single Value Extraction and ReliableCons ❌Single Result Only, Complex Setup and Returns Error If Multiple Matches
- Function Category 📊DatabaseOperation Type 🔧CalculationInput Data Type 📝Number, Array and RangeRequired Arguments Count 🔢3Pros ✅Unique Multiplication Capability, Database Filtering, Multiplication In Database and Flexible CriteriaCons ❌Narrow Use Case, Complex Setup, Limited Use Scenarios and Complex Syntax
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Facts about best excel range functions
- INDEX_MATCH belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. INDEX_MATCH performs Retrieval operations. INDEX_MATCH can work with these input data types: Array,Range.. INDEX_MATCH needs 3 required arguments
- UNIQUE belongs to the Database category. UNIQUE performs Aggregation operations. UNIQUE can work with these input data types: Array,Range.. UNIQUE needs 1 required arguments
- FILTER belongs to the Database category. FILTER performs Manipulation operations. FILTER can work with these input data types: Array,Range.. FILTER needs 2 required arguments
- COUNTBLANK belongs to the Statistical category. COUNTBLANK performs Calculation operations. COUNTBLANK accepts Range as input data. COUNTBLANK needs 1 required arguments
- SORT belongs to the Database category. SORT performs Manipulation operations. SORT can work with these input data types: Array,Range.. SORT needs 1 required arguments
- COUNT belongs to the Mathematical category. COUNT performs Calculation operations. COUNT can work with these input data types: Number,Array.. COUNT needs 1 required arguments
- ROW belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. ROW performs Information operations. ROW accepts Range as input data. ROW needs required arguments
- COUNTIFS belongs to the Statistical category. COUNTIFS performs Calculation operations. COUNTIFS can work with these input data types: Array,Range.. COUNTIFS needs 2 required arguments
- COLUMN belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. COLUMN performs Information operations. COLUMN accepts Range as input data. COLUMN needs required arguments
- INDEX belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. INDEX performs Retrieval operations. INDEX can work with these input data types: Array,Range.. INDEX needs 3 required arguments
- GETPIVOTDATA belongs to the Database category. GETPIVOTDATA performs Retrieval operations. GETPIVOTDATA accepts Range as input data. GETPIVOTDATA needs 2 required arguments
- AVERAGEIFS belongs to the Statistical category. AVERAGEIFS performs Calculation operations. AVERAGEIFS can work with these input data types: Number,Array.. AVERAGEIFS needs 2 required arguments
- DCOUNT belongs to the Database category. DCOUNT performs Calculation operations. DCOUNT can work with these input data types: Number,Array.. DCOUNT needs 3 required arguments
- DMAX belongs to the Database category. DMAX performs Calculation operations. DMAX can work with these input data types: Number,Array.. DMAX needs 3 required arguments
- DMIN belongs to the Database category. DMIN performs Calculation operations. DMIN can work with these input data types: Number,Array.. DMIN needs 3 required arguments
- DSTDEV belongs to the Statistical category. DSTDEV performs Calculation operations. DSTDEV can work with these input data types: Number,Array.. DSTDEV needs 3 required arguments
- DVAR belongs to the Statistical category. DVAR performs Calculation operations. DVAR can work with these input data types: Number,Array.. DVAR needs 3 required arguments
- OFFSET belongs to the Lookup & Reference category. OFFSET performs Retrieval operations. OFFSET accepts Range as input data. OFFSET needs 3 required arguments
- DVARP belongs to the Statistical category. DVARP performs Calculation operations. DVARP can work with these input data types: Number,Array.. DVARP needs 3 required arguments
- DSTDEVP belongs to the Statistical category. DSTDEVP performs Calculation operations. DSTDEVP can work with these input data types: Number,Array.. DSTDEVP needs 3 required arguments
- DGET belongs to the Database category. DGET performs Retrieval operations. DGET can work with these input data types: Number,Array.. DGET needs 3 required arguments
- DPRODUCT belongs to the Database category. DPRODUCT performs Calculation operations. DPRODUCT can work with these input data types: Number,Array.. DPRODUCT needs 3 required arguments