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Number 10 -10 1.25 -1.25 What Does it Do ?
Absolute Value 10 10 1.25 1.25
=ABS(C4) =ABS(C5) =ABS(C6) =ABS(C7)
This function calculates the value of a number, irrespective of whether it is positive or negative.
Syntax
=ABS(CellAddress or Number)
Formatting
The result will be shown as a number, no special formatting is needed.

Example
The following table was used by a company testing a machine which cuts timber. The machine needs to cut timber to an exact length. Three pieces of timber were cut and then measured. In calculating the difference between the Required Length and the Actual Length it does not matter if the wood was cut too long or short, the measurement needs to be expressed as an absolute value. Table 1 shows the original calculations. The Difference for Test 3 is shown as negative, which has a knock on effect when the Error Percentage is calculated. Whether the wood was too long or short, the percentage should still be expressed as an absolute value. Table 1
Test Cut Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Required Length 120 120 120 Actual Length 120 90 150 Difference 0 30 -30 =D36-E36 Error Percentage 0% 25% -25%
Table 2 shows the same data but using the =ABS() function to correct the calculations. Table 2
Test Cut Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Required Length 120 120 120 Actual Length 120 90 150 Difference 0 30 30 Error Percentage 0% 25% 25%
=ABS(D45-E45)
Items To Test 500 800 500 25 25 500 12 What Does It Do?
Result TRUE FALSE FALSE TRUE
=AND(C4>=100,D4>=100) =AND(C5>=100,D5>=100) =AND(C6>=100,D6>=100) =AND(D7>=1,D7<=52)
This function tests two or more conditions to see if they are all true. It can be used to test that a series of numbers meet certain conditions. It can be used to test that a number or a date falls between an upper and lower limit. Normally the AND() function would be used in conjunction with a function such as =IF().
Syntax
=AND(Test1,Test2) Note that there can be up to 30 possible tests.

Formatting
When used by itself it will show TRUE or FALSE.

Example 1
The following example shows a list of examination results. The teacher wants to find the pupils who scored above average in all three exams. The =AND() function has been used to test that each score is above the average. The result of TRUE is shown for pupils who have scored above average in all three exams.
Name Alan Bob Carol David Eric Fred Gail Harry Ian Janice Maths 80 50 60 90 20 40 10 80 30 10 English 75 30 70 85 30 60 90 70 10 20 Physics 85 40 50 95 Absent 80 80 60 20 30 Passed TRUE FALSE FALSE TRUE FALSE FALSE FALSE TRUE FALSE FALSE
=AND(C38>=AVERAGE($C$29:$C$38),D38>=AVERAGE($D$29:$D$38),E38>=AVERAGE($E$29:$E$38))
Averages
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ch as =IF().
ll three exams.
RAGE($E$29:$E$38))
Instead of using the AutoSum button from the toolbar, you can press Alt and = to achieve the same result. Try it here : Move to a blank cell in the Total row or column, then press Alt and =. or Select a row, column or all cells and then press Alt and =.
Jan 10 20 30 40 100 Feb 50 60 70 80 260 Mar 90 100 200 300 690 Total 150 180 330 420 1050
North South East West Total
Temp Rain
Mon 30 0 Mon 30 0 Mon 30 0
Tue 31 0 Tue
Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Average 32 29 26 28 27 29 =AVERAGE(D4:J4) 0 4 6 3 1 2 =AVERAGE(D5:J5) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Average 32 29 26 28 27 28.6667 =AVERAGE(D8:J8) 0 4 6 3 1 2.33333 =AVERAGE(D9:J9) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Average 32 29 26 28 27 28.6667 =AVERAGE(D12:J12) 0 4 6 3 1 2.33333 =AVERAGE(D13:J13)
Temp Rain
Temp Rain
Tue No Reading
What Does It Do ?
This function calculates the average from a list of numbers. If the cell is blank or contains text, the cell will not be used in the average calculation. If the cell contains zero 0, the cell will be included in the average calculation.
Syntax
=AVERAGE(Range1,Range2,Range3... through to Range30)

Formatting
No special formatting is needed.

Note
To calculate the average of cells which contain text or blanks use =SUM() to get the total and then divide by the count of the entries using =COUNTA().
Mon 30 0 Mon 30 0 Tue No Reading Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Average 32 29 26 28 27 24.5714 =SUM(D31:J31)/COUNTA(D31:J31) 0 4 6 3 1 2 =SUM(D32:J32)/COUNTA(D32:J32) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Average 32 29 26 28 27 28.6667 =SUM(D35:J35)/COUNTA(D35:J35) 0 4 6 3 1 2.33333 =SUM(D36:J36)/COUNTA(D36:J36)
Temp Rain
Temp Rain
Further Usage
) to get the total and
1:J31)/COUNTA(D31:J31) 2:J32)/COUNTA(D32:J32)
5:J35)/COUNTA(D35:J35) 6:J36)/COUNTA(D36:J36)
Binary Number 0 1 10 11 111111111 1111111111 1111111110 1111111101 1000000000 11111111111 What Does It Do ?
Decimal Equivalent #REF! #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
=BIN2DEC(C4) =BIN2DEC(C5) =BIN2DEC(C6) =BIN2DEC(C7) =BIN2DEC(C8) =BIN2DEC(C9) =BIN2DEC(C10) =BIN2DEC(C11) =BIN2DEC(C12) =BIN2DEC(C13)
This function converts a binary number to decimal. Negative numbers are represented using two's-complement notation.
Syntax
=BIN2DEC(BinaryNumber) The binary number has a limit of ten characters.

Formatting
Sometimes you will need to use brackets, (also known as 'braces'), in formula. This is to ensure that the calculations are performed in the order that you need. The need for brackets occurs when you mix plus or minus with divide or multiply. Mathematically speaking the * and / are more important than + and - . The * and / operations will be calculated before + and - . Example 1 : The wrong answer !
10 20 2 50 =C12+C13*C14
You may expect that 10 + 20 would equal 30 And then 30 * 2 would equal 60 But because the * is calculated first Excel sees the calculation as 20 * 2 resulting in 40 And then 10 + 40 resulting in 50
Example 2 : The correct answer.

10 20 2 60 =(C27+C28)*C29
By placing brackets around (10+20) Excel performs this part of the calulation first, resulting in 30 Then the 30 is multipled by 2 resulting in 60
Number 2.1 1.5 1.9 20 25 40 What Does It Do ?
Raised Up 3 2 2 30 30 60
=CEILING(C4,1) =CEILING(C5,1) =CEILING(C6,1) =CEILING(C7,30) =CEILING(C8,30) =CEILING(C9,30)
This function rounds a number up to the nearest multiple specified by the user.
Syntax
=CEILING(ValueToRound,MultipleToRoundUpTo) The ValueToRound can be a cell address or a calculation.

Formatting

Example 1
The following table was used by a estate agent renting holiday apartments. The properties being rented are only available on a weekly basis. When the customer supplies the number of days required in the property the =CEILING() function rounds it up by a multiple of 7 to calculate the number of full weeks to be billed.
Days To Be Billed 7 7 14
Days Required Customer 1 3 Customer 2 4 Customer 3 10
=CEILING(D28,7) =CEILING(D29,7) =CEILING(D30,7)
Example 2
The following table was used by a builders merchant delivering products to a construction site. The merchant needs to hire trucks to move each product. Each product needs a particular type of truck of a fixed capacity. Table 1 calculates the number of trucks required by dividing the Units To Be Moved by the Capacity of the truck. This results of the division are not whole numbers, and the builder cannot hire just part of a truck. Table 1
Item Bricks Units To Be Moved 1000 Truck Capacity 300 Trucks Needed 3.33
=D45/E45
Wood Cement
5000 2000
600 350
8.33 5.71
=D46/E46 =D47/E47
Table 2 shows how the =CEILING() function has been used to round up the result of the division to a whole number, and thus given the exact amount of trucks needed. Table 2
Item Bricks Wood Cement Units To Be Moved 1000 5000 2000 Truck Capacity 300 600 350 Trucks Needed 4 9 6
=CEILING(D54/E54,1) =CEILING(D55/E55,1) =CEILING(D56/E56,1)
Example 3
The following tables were used by a shopkeeper to calculate the selling price of an item. The shopkeeper buys products by the box. The cost of the item is calculated by dividing the Box Cost by the Box Quantity. The shopkeeper always wants the price to end in 99 pence. Table 1 shows how just a normal division results in varying Item Costs. Table 1
Item Plugs Sockets Junctions Adapters Box Qnty 11 7 5 16 Box Cost 20 18.25 28.10 28 Cost Per Item 1.81818 2.60714 5.62000 1.75000 =D69/C69 =D70/C70 =D71/C71 =D72/C72
Table 2 shows how the =CEILING() function has been used to raise the Item Cost to always end in 99 pence. Table 2
Item Plugs Sockets Junctions Adapters In Box 11 7 5 16 Box Cost 20 18.25 28.10 28 Cost Per Item 1.81818 2.60714 5.62000 1.75000 Raised Cost 1.99 2.99 5.99 1.99 =INT(E83)+CEILING(MOD(E83,1),0.99)
Explanation =INT(E83) =MOD(E83,1) =CEILING(MOD(E83),0.99)
Calculates the integer part of the price. Calculates the decimal part of the price. Raises the decimal to 0.99
=CEILING()
construction site.
LING(D54/E54,1) LING(D55/E55,1) LING(D56/E56,1)
of an item.
MOD(E83,1),0.99)
This is the cell and contents to test. The cell address. The column number. The row number. The actual contents of the cell. The type of entry in the cell. Shown as b for blank, l for text, v for value. The alignment of the cell. Shown as ' for left, ^ for centre, " for right.
17.50% $D$3 4 3 0.175 v =CELL("address",D3) =CELL("col",D3) =CELL("row",D3) =CELL("contents",D3) =CELL("type",D3) =CELL("prefix",D3)
Nothing is shown for numeric entries.
12 =CELL("width",D3) The width of the cell. The number format fo the cell. P2 =CELL("format",D3) (See the table shown below) Formatted for braces ( ) on positive values. 0 =CELL("parentheses",D3) 1 for yes, 0 for no. Formatted for coloured negatives. 0 =CELL("color",D3) 1 for yes, 0 for no. The type of cell protection. 1 =CELL("protect",D3) 1 for a locked, 0 for unlocked. The filename containing the cell. \\vboxsrv\conversion_tmp\scratch10553\[98523918.xls.ms_o =CELL("filename",D3) What Does It Do ?
This function examines a cell and displays information about the contents, position and formatting.
Syntax
=CELL("TypeOfInfoRequired",CellToTest) The TypeOfInfoRequired is a text entry which must be surrounded with quotes " ".
Formatting
No special formatting is needed. Codes used to show the formatting of the cell.
Numeric Format General 0 #,##0 0.00 #,##0.00 $#,##0_);($#,##0) $#,##0_);[Red]($#,##0) $#,##0.00_);($#,##0.00) $#,##0.00_);[Red]($#,##0.00) 0% 0.00% Code G F0 ,0 F2 ,2 C0 C0C2 C2P0 P2
0.00E+00 # ?/? or # ??/?? m/d/yy or m/d/yy h:mm or mm/dd/yy. d-mmm-yy or dd-mmm-yy d-mmm or dd-mmm mmm-yy mm/dd h:mm AM/PM h:mm:ss AM/PM h:mm h:mm:ss
S2 G D4 D1 D2 D3 D5 D7 D6 D9 D8
Example
The following example uses the =CELL() function as part of a formula which extracts the filename.
The name of the current file is : 98523918.xls.ms_office.xls
=MID(CELL("filename"),FIND("[",CELL("filename"))+1,FIND("]",CELL("filename"))-FIND("[",CELL("filename"))-1)
=CELL("address",D3) =CELL("col",D3) =CELL("row",D3) =CELL("contents",D3) =CELL("type",D3) =CELL("prefix",D3) =CELL("width",D3) =CELL("format",D3) =CELL("parentheses",D3) =CELL("color",D3) =CELL("protect",D3)
on_tmp\scratch10553\[98523918.xls.ms_office.xls]Sheet8 =CELL("filename",D3)
, position and formatting.
ich extracts the filename.
ANSI Number Character 65 A 66 B 169 What Does It Do?
=CHAR(G4) =CHAR(G5) =CHAR(G6)
This function converts a normal number to the character it represent in the ANSI character set used by Windows.
Syntax
=CHAR(Number) The Number must be between 1 and 255.

Formatting
The result will be a character with no special formatting.

Example
The following is a list of all 255 numbers and the characters they represent. Note that most Windows based program may not display some of the special characters, these will be displayed as a small box.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ _ ` a b c 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { | 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 ~ 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 251 252 253 254 255
! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , . / 0 1
25 Note
50 2
75 K
100 d
125 }
150
175
200
225
250
Number 32 does not show as it is the SPACEBAR character.
Index Value 1 3 2 3 1 2
Result Alan Carol Bob 18% 10% 15%
=CHOOSE(C4,"Alan","Bob","Carol") =CHOOSE(C5,"Alan","Bob","Carol") =CHOOSE(C6,"Alan","Bob","Carol") =CHOOSE(C7,10%,15%,18%) =CHOOSE(C8,10%,15%,18%) =CHOOSE(C9,10%,15%,18%)
What Does It Do?
This function picks from a list of options based upon an Index value given to by the user.
Syntax
=CHOOSE(UserValue, Item1, Item2, Item3 through to Item29)

Formatting
No special formatting is required.

Example
The following table was used to calculate the medals for athletes taking part in a race. The Time for each athlete is entered. The =RANK() function calculates the finishing position of each athlete. The =CHOOSE() then allocates the correct medal. The =IF() has been used to filter out any positions above 3, as this would cause the error of #VALUE to appear, due to the fact the =CHOOSE() has only three items in it.
Name Alan Bob Carol David Eric Time 1:30 1:15 2:45 1:05 1:20 Position Medal 2 Silver 4 unplaced 1 Gold 5 unplaced 3 Bronze =RANK(C34,C30:C34)
=IF(D30<=3,CHOOSE(D30,"Gold","Silver","Bronze"),"unplaced") =IF(D31<=3,CHOOSE(D31,"Gold","Silver","Bronze"),"unplaced") =IF(D32<=3,CHOOSE(D32,"Gold","Silver","Bronze"),"unplaced") =IF(D33<=3,CHOOSE(D33,"Gold","Silver","Bronze"),"unplaced") =IF(D34<=3,CHOOSE(D34,"Gold","Silver","Bronze"),"unplaced")
Dirty Text Hello He llo Hello What Does It Do?
Clean Text Hello Hello Hello
=CLEAN(C4) =CLEAN(C5) =CLEAN(C6)
This function removes any nonprintable characters from text. These nonprinting characters are often found in data which has been imported from other systems such as database imports from mainframes.
Syntax
=CLEAN(TextToBeCleaned)
Formatting
No special formatting is needed. The result will show as normal text.
Letter A B C a b c Alan Bob Carol What Does It Do?
ANSI Code 65 66 67 97 98 99 65 66 67
=CODE(C4) =CODE(C5) =CODE(C6) =CODE(C7) =CODE(C8) =CODE(C9) =CODE(C10) =CODE(C11) =CODE(C12)
This function shows the ANSI value of a single character, or the first character in a piece of text. The ANSI character set is used by Windows to identify each keyboard character by using a unique number. There are 255 characters in the ANSI set.
Syntax
=CODE(Text)
Formatting
No special formatting is needed, the result will be shown as a number between 1 and 255.
Example
See the example for FREQUENCY.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 ! 58 " 59 # 60 $ 61 % 62 & 63 ' 64 ( 65 ) 66 * 67 + 68 , 69 - 70 . 71 / 72 0 73 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F G H I 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ _ ` a b 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 ~ 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 251 252 253 254 255
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
( ) * + , . / 0 1 2
65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75
A B C D E F G H I J K
90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Z [ \ ] ^ _ ` a b c d
115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125
s t u v w x y z { | }
140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175
190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200
215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225
240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250
6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
251 252 253 254 255
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Pool Of Items 4 4 26 What Does It Do ?
Items In A Group 2 3 2
Possible Groups 6 4 325
=COMBIN(C4,D4) =COMBIN(C5,D5) =COMBIN(C6,D6)
This function calculates the highest number of combinations available based upon a fixed number of items. The internal order of the combination does not matter, so AB is the same as BA.
Syntax
=COMBIN(HowManyItems,GroupSize)
Formatting
Example 1
This example calculates the possible number of pairs of letters available from the four characters ABCD.
Total Characters 4 Group Size 2 The four letters : Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4 Pair 5 Pair 6 Combinations 6 ABCD AB AC AD BC BD CD
=COMBIN(C25,D25)
The proof !
Example 2
A decorator is asked to design a colour scheme for a new office. The decorator is given five colours to work with, but can only use three in any scheme. How many colours schemes can be created ?
Available Colours 5 Colours Per Scheme 3 Totals Schemes 10
=COMBIN(C41,D41)
The colours Red Green

Blue
Yellow
Black
Scheme 1 Red Green

Blue
Scheme 2 Red Green Yellow Scheme 7 Green

Blue Black
Scheme 3 Red Green

Black
Scheme 4 Red
Blue
Yellow Scheme 9
Blue
Scheme 6 Green
Blue
Scheme 8 Green Yellow

Black
Yellow
Black
Yellow
Scheme 5 Red
Blue Black
Scheme 10 ??????
Name 1 Alan Bob Carol Alan Bob Carol What Does It Do?
Name 2 Jones Williams Davies Jones Williams Davies
Concatenated Text AlanJones BobWilliams CarolDavies Alan Jones Williams, Bob Davies, Carol
=CONCATENATE(C4,D4) =CONCATENATE(C5,D5) =CONCATENATE(C6,D6) =CONCATENATE(C7," ",D7) =CONCATENATE(D8,", ",C8) =CONCATENATE(D9,", ",C9)
This function joins separate pieces of text into one item.

Syntax
=CONCATENATE(Text1,Text2,Text3...Text30) Up to thirty pieces of text can be joined.

Formatting
No special formatting is needed, the result will be shown as normal text.

Note
You can achieve the same result by using the & operator.
Name 1 Alan Bob Carol Alan Bob Carol Name 2 Jones Williams Davies Jones Williams Davies Concatenated Text AlanJones BobWilliams CarolDavies Alan Jones Williams, Bob Davies, Carol
=C25&D25 =C26&D26 =C27&D27 =C28&" "&D28 =D29&", "&C29 =D30&", "&C30
Amount To Convert 1 1 1 1 1 1.5 0.5 What Does It Do ?
Converting From in ft yd yr day hr mn
Converting To cm m m day hr mn sec
Converted Amount #N/A =CONVERT(C4,D4,E4) #N/A =CONVERT(C5,D5,E5) #N/A =CONVERT(C6,D6,E6) #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A =CONVERT(C8,D8,E8) =CONVERT(C9,D9,E9) =CONVERT(C10,D10,E10) =CONVERT(C11,D11,E11)
This function converts a value measure in one type of unit, to the same value expressed in a different type of unit, such as Inches to Centimetres.
Syntax
=CONVERT(AmountToConvert,UnitToConvertFrom,UnitToConvertTo)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used by an Import / Exporting company to convert the weight and size of packages from old style UK measuring system to European system.
Pounds Ounces Kilograms 5 3 #N/A =CONVERT(D28,"lbm","kg")+CONVERT(E28,"ozm","kg") Feet 12 8 5 Inches Metres 6 #N/A 3 #N/A 2 #N/A =CONVERT(D34,"ft","m")+CONVERT(E34,"in","m")
Weight
Height Length Width
Abbreviations
This is a list of all the possible abbreviations which can be used to denote measuring systems.
Weight & Mass Gram Kilogram Slug Pound mass U (atomic mass) Ounce mass Distance Meter Statute mile Nautical mile Inch Foot Yard
g kg sg lbm u ozm
m mi Nmi in ft yd
Time Year Day Hour Minute Second Temperature Degree Celsius Degree Fahrenheit Degree Kelvin Force Newton Dyne Pound force Energy Joule Erg Thermodynamic calorie IT calorie Electron volt Horsepower-hour Watt-hour Foot-pound BTU
Angstrom Pica (1/72 in.) yr day hr mn sec Pressure Pascal Atmosphere mm of Mercury Liquid Teaspoon Tablespoon Fluid ounce Cup Pint Quart Gallon Liter Power Horsepower Watt
ang Pica
Pa atm mmHg
C F K
N dyn lbf
tsp tbs oz cup pt qt gal l
J e c cal eV HPh Wh flb BTU
HP W
Magnetism Tesla Gauss
T ga
These characters can be used as a prefix to access further units of measure. Using "c" as a prefix to meters "m" will allow centimetres "cm" to be calculated.
Prefix exa peta tera giga mega kilo hecto dekao Multiplier 1.00E+18 1.00E+15 1.00E+12 1.00E+09 1.00E+06 1.00E+03 1.00E+02 1.00E+01 Abbreviation E P T G M k h e Prefix deci centi milli micro nano pico femto atto Multiplier 1.00E-01 1.00E-02 1.00E-03 1.00E-06 1.00E-09 1.00E-12 1.00E-15 1.00E-18
=CONVERT(C4,D4,E4) =CONVERT(C5,D5,E5) =CONVERT(C6,D6,E6) =CONVERT(C8,D8,E8) =CONVERT(C9,D9,E9) =CONVERT(C10,D10,E10) =CONVERT(C11,D11,E11)
alue expressed
rt the weight
VERT(E28,"ozm","kg")
VERT(E34,"in","m")
e measuring systems.
Abbreviation d c m u n p f a
Table 1
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Avg Temp 20 30 30 40 50 50 Air Cond Sales 100 200 300 200 400 400
Table 2
Advertising Costs 2,000 1,000 5,000 1,000 8,000 1,000 Sales 20,000 30,000 20,000 40,000 40,000 20,000
0.864 =CORREL(D5:D10,E5:E10) What Does It Do ?
Correlation
28% =CORREL(G5:G10,H5:H10)
Correlation
This function examines two sets of data to determine the degree of relationship between the two sets. The result will be a decimal between 0 and 1. The larger the result, the greater the correlation. In Table 1 the Monthly temperature is compared against the Sales of air conditioning units. The correlation shows that there is an 0.864 realtionship between the data. In Table 2 the Cost of advertising has been compared to Sales. It can be formatted as percentage % to show a more meaning full result. The correlation shows that there is an 28% realtionship between the data.
Syntax
=CORREL(Range1,Range2)
Formatting
The result will normally be shown in decimal format.
Entries To Be Counted 10 20 30 10 0 30 10 -20 30 10 1-Jan-88 30 10 21:30 30 10 0.220688 30 10 30 10 Hello 30 10 #DIV/0! 30 What Does It Do ?
Count 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2
=COUNT(C4:E4) =COUNT(C5:E5) =COUNT(C6:E6) =COUNT(C7:E7) =COUNT(C8:E8) =COUNT(C9:E9) =COUNT(C10:E10) =COUNT(C11:E11) =COUNT(C12:E12)
This function counts the number of numeric entries in a list. It will ignore blanks, text and errors.
Syntax
=COUNT(Range1,Range2,Range3... through to Range30)

Formatting

Example
The following table was used by a builders merchant to calculate the number of sales for various products in each month.
Item Jan Feb Bricks 1,000 Wood 5,000 Glass 2,000 1,000 Metal 1,000 Count 3 2 =COUNT(D29:D32) Mar
Entries To Be Counted 10 20 30 10 0 30 10 -20 30 10 1-Jan-88 30 10 21:30 30 10 0.6570508 30 10 30 10 Hello 30 10 #DIV/0! 30 What Does It Do ?
Count 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3
=COUNTA(C4:E4) =COUNTA(C5:E5) =COUNTA(C6:E6) =COUNTA(C7:E7) =COUNTA(C8:E8) =COUNTA(C9:E9) =COUNTA(C10:E10) =COUNTA(C11:E11) =COUNTA(C12:E12)
This function counts the number of numeric or text entries in a list. It will ignore blanks.
Syntax
=COUNTA(Range1,Range2,Range3... through to Range30)

Formatting

Example
The following table was used by a school to keep track of the examinations taken by each pupil. Each exam passed was graded as 1, 2 or 3. A failure was entered as Fail. The school needed to known how many pupils sat each exam. The school also needed to know how many exams were taken by each pupil. The =COUNTA() function has been used because of its ability to count text and numeric entries.
Maths Alan Bob Carol David Elaine Fail 2 Fail 1 English 1 1 3 Art 1 3 1 Fail 2 History Exams Taken By Each Pupil 2 3 3 2 4 =COUNTA(D39:G39)
1 Fail
How many pupils sat each Exam. Maths English Art History 4 3 5 2 =COUNTA(D35:D39)
en by each pupil.
numeric entries.
UNTA(D39:G39)
Range To Test 1 Hello 3 0 1-Jan-98 5 What Does It Do ?
Blanks 2
=COUNTBLANK(C4:C11)
This function counts the number of blank cells in a range.

Syntax
=COUNTBLANK(RangeToTest)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used by a company which was balloting its workers on whether the company should have a no smoking policy. Each of the departments in the various factories were questioned. The response to the question could be Y or N. As the results of the vote were collated they were entered in to the table. The =COUNTBLANK() function has been used to calculate the number of departments which have no yet registered a vote.
Admin Y Accounts N Y Production Y N Y Y Y Y Y Personnel N N N Y Y 16 14 10 =COUNTBLANK(C32:F41) =COUNTIF(C32:F41,"Y") =COUNTIF(C32:F41,"N")
Factory 1 Factory 2 Factory 3 Factory 4 Factory 5 Factory 6 Factory 7 Factory 8 Factory 9 Factory 10
N Y Y N Y
Y N N N
Votes not vet registered : Votes for Yes : Votes for No :
Item Brakes Tyres Brakes Service Service Window Tyres Tyres Clutch
Date 1-Jan-98 10-May-98 1-Feb-98 1-Mar-98 5-Jan-98 1-Jun-98 1-Apr-98 1-Mar-98 1-May-98
Cost 80 25 80 150 300 50 200 100 250 2 3 5 service 2
How many Brake Shoes Have been bought. How many Tyres have been bought. How many items cost 100 or above. Type the name of the item to count.
What Does It Do ?
This function counts the number of items which match criteria set by the user.
Syntax
=COUNTIF(RangeOfThingsToBeCounted,CriteriaToBeMatched) The criteria can be typed in any of the following ways. To match a specific number type the number, such as =COUNTIF(A1:A5,100) To match a piece of text type the text in quotes, such as =COUNTIF(A1:A5,"Hello") To match using operators surround the expression with quotes, such as =COUNTIF(A1:A5,">100")
Formatting
=COUNTIF(C4:C12,"Brakes") =COUNTIF(C4:C12,"Tyres") =COUNTIF(E4:E12,">=100") =COUNTIF(C4:C12,E18)
ch criteria set by the user.
BeMatched)
as =COUNTIF(A1:A5,100) h as =COUNTIF(A1:A5,"Hello") with quotes, such as =COUNTIF(A1:A5,">100")
Day 25 25 33
Month 12 12 12
Year 99 99 99
Date 12/25/99 =DATE(E4,D4,C4) 25-Dec-99 =DATE(E5,D5,C5) January 2, 2000 =DATE(E6,D6,C6)
What Does It Do?
This function creates a real date by using three normal numbers typed into separate cells.
Syntax
=DATE(year,month,day)
Formatting
The result will normally be displayed in the dd/mm/yy format. By using the Format,Cells,Number,Date command the format can be changed.
FirstDate 1-Jan-60 1-Jan-60 1-Jan-60 1-Jan-60 1-Jan-60 1-Jan-60 What Does It Do?
SecondDate 10-May-70 10-May-70 10-May-70 10-May-70 10-May-70 10-May-70
Interval days months years yeardays yearmonths monthdays
Difference 3782 124 10 130 4 9
=DATEDIF(C4,D4,"d") =DATEDIF(C5,D5,"m") =DATEDIF(C6,D6,"y") =DATEDIF(C7,D7,"yd") =DATEDIF(C8,D8,"ym") =DATEDIF(C9,D9,"md")
This function calculates the difference between two dates. It can show the result in weeks, months or years.
Syntax
=DATEDIF(FirstDate,SecondDate,"Interval") FirstDate : This is the earliest of the two dates. SecondDate : This is the most recent of the two dates. "Interval" : This indicates what you want to calculate. These are the available intervals. "d" Days between the two dates. "m" Months between the two dates. "y" Years between the two dates. "yd" Days between the dates, as if the dates were in the same year. "ym" Months between the dates, as if the dates were in the same year. "md" Days between the two dates, as if the dates were in the same month and year.
Formatting
Birth date : Years lived : and the months : and the days :
1-Jan-60 52 =DATEDIF(C8,TODAY(),"y") 4 =DATEDIF(C8,TODAY(),"ym") 28 =DATEDIF(C8,TODAY(),"md")
You can put this all together in one calculation, which creates a text version.
Age is 52 Years, 4 Months and 28 Days
="Age is "&DATEDIF(C8,TODAY(),"y")&" Years, "&DATEDIF(C8,TODAY(),"ym")&" Months and "&DATEDIF(C8,TODAY(),"md")&" Days"
me month and year.
Date 25-dec-99 25/12/99 25-dec-99 25/12/99 What Does It Do?
Date Value 36519 #VALUE! 36519 #VALUE!
=DATEVALUE(C4) =DATEVALUE(C5) =DATEVALUE(C6) =DATEVALUE(C7)
The function is used to convert a piece of text into a date which can be used in calculations. Dates expressed as text are often created when data is imported from other programs, such as exports from mainframe computers.
Syntax
=DATEVALUE(text)
Formatting
The result will normally be shown as a number which represents the date. This number can be formatted to any of the normal date formats by using Format,Cells,Number,Date.
Example
The example uses the =DATEVALUE and the =TODAY functions to calculate the number of days remaining on a property lease. The =DATEVALUE function was used because the date has been entered in the cell as a piece of text, probably after being imported from an external program.
Property Ref. BC100 FG700 TD200 HJ900
Expiry Date Days Until Expiry 25-dec-99 -4539 10-july/99 -4707 13-sep-98 -5007 30/5/2000 #VALUE! =DATEVALUE(E32)-TODAY()
()
Product Bulb Neon Spot Other Bulb Spot Spot Other Bulb Neon Bulb Bulb Bulb Bulb Bulb Bulb
Wattage 200 100 60 10 80 100 200 25 200 100 100 10 60 80 100 40
Life Hours 3000 2000 8000 1000 unknown 3000 unknown 3000 2000 unknown 800 1000 1000 2000 1000
Brand Horizon Horizon Sunbeam Horizon Horizon Horizon Sunbeam Sunbeam Sunbeam Sunbeam Horizon Sunbeam Sunbeam Horizon Horizon
Unit Cost 4.50 2.00 0.80 0.20 1.25 2.50 0.50 5.00 1.80 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.20 0.80 0.10
This is the Database range. Box Boxes In Value Of Quantity Stock Stock 4 3 54.00 15 2 60.00 0.00 25 6 120.00 40 3 24.00 10 4 50.00 15 0 0.00 10 3 15.00 3 2 30.00 20 5 180.00 10 5 12.50 25 2 10.00 25 0 0.00 30 2 12.00 10 5 40.00 20 5 10.00
To calculate the Average cost of a particular Brand of bulb.

These two cells are the Criteria range. Brand sunbeam 1.24 =DAVERAGE(B3:I19,F3,E23:E24)
Type the brand name : The Average cost of sunbeam is :

What Does It Do ?
This function examines a list of information and produces and average.

Syntax
=DAVERAGE(DatabaseRange,FieldName,CriteriaRange) The DatabaseRange is the entire list of information you need to examine, including the field names at the top of the columns. The FieldName is the name, or cell, of the values to be averaged, such as "Unit Cost" or F3. The CriteriaRange is made up of two types of information. The first set of information is the name, or names, of the Fields(s) to be used as the basis for selecting the records, such as the category Brand or Wattage. The second set of information is the actual record, or records, which are to be selected, such as Horizon as a brand name, or 100 as the wattage.
Formatting

Examples
The average Unit Cost of a particular Product of a particular Brand. Product Bulb Brand Horizon =DAVERAGE(B3:I19,F3,E49:F50)
The average of Horizon Bulb is :
1.16
This is the same calculation but using the actual name "Unit Cost" instead of the cell address.
1.16 =DAVERAGE(B3:I19,"Unit Cost",E49:F50)
The average Unit Cost of a Bulb equal to a particular Wattage. Product Bulb Wattage 100
Average of Bulb 100 is :
0.53
=DAVERAGE(B3:I19,"Unit Cost",E60:F61)
The average Unit Cost of a Bulb less then a particular Wattage. Product Bulb Wattage <100 =DAVERAGE(B3:I19,"Unit Cost",E67:F68)
Average of Bulb <100 is :
0.17
Full Date 25-Dec-98 29-May-12 29-May-12 What Does It Do?
The Day 25 Sun 29 29
=DAY(C4) =DAY(C5) =DAY(C6)
This function extracts the day of the month from a complete date.
Syntax
=DAY(value)
Formatting
Normally the result will be a number, but this can be formatted to show the actual day of the week by using Format,Cells,Number,Custom and using the code ddd or dddd.
Example
The =DAY function has been used to calculate the name of the day for your birthday.
Please enter your date of birth in the format dd/mm/yy : You were born on : 3/25/1962 Wednesday 25
=DAY(F21)
StartDate 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 What Does It Do?
EndDate 5-Jan-98 1-Feb-98 31-Mar-98 31-Dec-98
Days Between 4 30 89 359
* See the Note below. =DAYS360(C4,D4,TRUE) =DAYS360(C5,D5,TRUE) =DAYS360(C6,D6,TRUE) =DAYS360(C7,D7,TRUE)
Shows the number of days between two dates based on a 360-day year (twelve 30-day months). Use this function if your accounting system is based on twelve 30-day months.
Syntax
=DAYS360(StartDate,EndDate,TRUE of FALSE) TRUE : Use this for European accounting systems. FALSE : Use this for USA accounting systems.
Formatting
The result will be shown as a number.

Note
The calculation does not include the last day. The result of using 1-Jan-98 and 5-Jan-98 will give a result of 4. To correct this add 1 to the result. =DAYS360(Start,End,TRUE)+1
Purchase Price : Life in Years : Salvage value : Year 1 2 3 4 5 Total Depreciation : What Does It Do ?
5,000 5 200 Deprecation 2,375.00 1,246.88 654.61 343.67 180.43
=DB(E3,E5,E4,D8) =DB(E3,E5,E4,D9) =DB(E3,E5,E4,D10) =DB(E3,E5,E4,D11) =DB(E3,E5,E4,D12)
4,800.58 * See example 4 below.
This function calculates deprecation based upon a fixed percentage. The first year is depreciated by the fixed percentage. The second year uses the same percentage, but uses the original value of the item less the first years depreciation. Any subsequent years use the same percentage, using the original value of the item less the depreciation of the previous years. The percentage used in the depreciation is not set by the user, the function calculates the necessary percentage, which will be vary based upon the values inputted by the user. An additional feature of this function is the ability to take into account when the item was originally purchased. If the item was purchased part way through the financial year, the first years depreciation will be based on the remaining part of the year.
Syntax
=DB(PurchasePrice,SalvageValue,Life,PeriodToCalculate,FirstYearMonth) The FirstYearMonth is the month in which the item was purchased during the first financial year. This is an optional value, if it not used the function will assume 12 as the value.
Formatting

Example 1
This example shows the percentage used in the depreciation. Year 1 depreciation is based upon the original Purchase Price alone. Year 2 depreciation is based upon the original Purchase Price minus Year 1 deprecation. Year 3 deprecation is based upon original Purchase Price minus Year 1 + Year 2 deprecation. The % Deprc has been calculated purely to demonstrate what % is being used.
Purchase Price : 5,000
Salvage value : Life in Years : Year 1 2 3 4 5
1,000 5 Deprecation 1,375.00 996.88 722.73 523.98 379.89 =DB(E47,E48,E49,D56) 3,998.48 % Deprc 27.50% 27.50% 27.50% 27.50% 27.50%
Total Depreciation :
Example 2
This example is similar to the previous, with the exception of the deprecation being calculated on a monthly basis. This has been done by multiplying the years by 12.
Purchase Price : Life in Years : Salvage value : Month 56 57 58 59 60 5,000 5 100 Deprecation 8.79 8.24 7.72 7.23 6.78 =DB(E66,E68,E67*12,D75)
Example 3
This example shows how the length of the first years ownership has been taken into account.
Purchase Price : Life in Years : Salvage value : First Year Ownership In Months : Year 1 2 3 4 5 5,000 5 1,000 6 Deprecation 687.50 1,185.94 859.80 623.36 451.93 =DB(E74,E76,E75,D84,E77) 3,808.54 % Deprc 13.75% 27.50% 27.50% 27.50% 27.50%
Total Depreciation :
Why Is The Answer Wrong ?
In all of the examples above the total depreceation may not be exactly the expected value. This is due to the way in which the percentage value for the depreceation has been calculated by the =DB() fumction. The percentage rate is calculated by Execl using the formula = 1 - ((salvage / cost) ^ (1 / life)). The result of this calculation is then rounded to three decimal places. Although this rounding may only make a minor change to the percentage rate, when applied to large values, the differnce is compounded resulting in what could be considered as approximate values for the the depreceation.
Example 4
This example has been created with both the Excel calculated percentage and the 'real' percentage calculated manually. The Excel Deprecation uses the =DB() function. The Real Deprecation uses a manual calculation.
This is the 'real' deprecation percentage, calculated manually : Purchase Price : Salvage value : Life in Years : 5,000 1,000 5 Excel Deprecation 1,375.0000 996.8750 722.7344 523.9824 379.8873 3,998.48 Error difference : 27.522034%
=1-((E117/E116)^(1/E118))
= 1 - ((salvage / cost) ^ (1 / life)).
Year 1 2 3 4 5 Total Depreciation :
Real Depreciation 1,376.1017 997.3705 722.8739 523.9243 379.7297 4,000.00 1.52
Excel % Deprc 27.500% 27.500% 27.500% 27.500% 27.500%
Wattage 200 100 60 10 80 100 200 25 200 100 100 10 60 80 100 40
Unit Cost 4.50 2.00 0.80 0.20 1.25 2.50 0.50 5.00 1.80 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.20 0.80 0.10
Count the number of products of a particular Brand which have a Life Hours rating.
Brand Horizon 7 These two cells are the Criteria range.
Type the brand name : The COUNT value of Horizon is :

What Does It Do ?
=DCOUNT(B3:I19,D3,E23:E24)
This function examines a list of information and counts the values in a specified column. It can only count values, the text items and blank cells are ignored.
Syntax
=DCOUNT(DatabaseRange,FieldName,CriteriaRange) The DatabaseRange is the entire list of information you need to examine, including the field names at the top of the columns. The FieldName is the name, or cell, of the values to Count, such as "Value Of Stock" or I3. The CriteriaRange is made up of two types of information. The first set of information is the name, or names, of the Fields(s) to be used as the basis for selecting the records, such as the category Brand or Wattage. The second set of information is the actual record, or records, which are to be selected, such as Horizon as a brand name, or 100 as the wattage.
Formatting
Examples The count of a particular product, with a specific number of boxes in stock. Boxes In Stock 5 =DCOUNT(B3:I19,H3,E50:F51)
Product Bulb
The number of products is :
This is the same calculation but using the name "Boxes In Stock" instead of the cell address.
3 =DCOUNT(B3:I19,"Boxes In Stock",E50:F51)
The count of the number of Bulb products equal to a particular Wattage. Product Bulb Wattage 100 =DCOUNT(B3:I19,"Boxes In Stock",E61:F62)
The count is :
The count of Bulb products between two Wattage values. Product Bulb Wattage >=80 Wattage <=100
The count is :
=DCOUNT(B3:I19,"Boxes In Stock",E68:G69)
Wattage 200 100 60 10 80 100 200 25 200 100 100 10 60 80 100 40
Unit Cost 4.50 2.00 0.80 0.20 1.25 2.50 0.50 5.00 1.80 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.20 0.80 0.10
Count the number of products of a particular Brand.

Brand Horizon 8 These two cells are the Criteria range.
Type the brand name : The COUNT value of Horizon is :

What Does It Do ?
=DCOUNTA(B3:I19,E3,E23:E24)
This function examines a list of information and counts the non blank cells in a specified column. It counts values and text items, but blank cells are ignored.
Syntax
=DCOUNTA(DatabaseRange,FieldName,CriteriaRange) The DatabaseRange is the entire list of information you need to examine, including the field names at the top of the columns. The FieldName is the name, or cell, of the values to Count, such as "Value Of Stock" or I3. The CriteriaRange is made up of two types of information. The first set of information is the name, or names, of the Fields(s) to be used as the basis for selecting the records, such as the category Brand or Wattage. The second set of information is the actual record, or records, which are to be selected, such as Horizon as a brand name, or 100 as the wattage.
Formatting
Examples The count of a product with an unknown Life Hours value. Product Bulb Life Hours unknown =DCOUNTA(B3:I19,D3,E50:F51)
The number of products is :
This is the same calculation but using the name "Life Hours" instead of the cell address.
1 =DCOUNTA(B3:I19,"Life Hours",E50:F51)
The count of the number of particular product of a specific brand. Product Bulb Brand Horizon =DCOUNTA(B3:I19,"Product",E61:F62)
The count is :
The count of particular products from specific brands. Product Spot Neon Brand Horizon Sunbeam =DCOUNTA(B3:I19,"Product",E68:F70)
The count is :
Decimal Number 0 1 2 3 511 512 -1 -2 -3 -511 -512 Decimal Number 1 1 1 1 -1 What Does It Do ?
Binary Equivalent #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A Places To Pad 1 2 3 9 1
=DEC2BIN(C4) =DEC2BIN(C5) =DEC2BIN(C6) =DEC2BIN(C7) =DEC2BIN(C8) =DEC2BIN(C9) =DEC2BIN(C10) =DEC2BIN(C11) =DEC2BIN(C12) =DEC2BIN(C13) =DEC2BIN(C14) Binary Equivalent #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
=DEC2BIN(C17,D17) =DEC2BIN(C18,D18) =DEC2BIN(C19,D19) =DEC2BIN(C20,D20) =DEC2BIN(C21,D21)
This function converts a decimal number to its binary equivalent. It can only cope with decimals ranging from -512 to 511. The result can be padded with leading 0 zeros, although this is ignored for negatives.
Syntax
=DEC2BIN(DecimalNumber,PlacesToPad) The PlacesToPad is optional.

Formatting
Decimal Number 0 1 2 3 25 26 27 28 -1 -2 -3 -2 -1 549,755,813,887 -549,755,813,888 549,755,813,888 -549,755,813,889 Decimal Number 1 1 26 26 -26 What Does It Do ?
Hexadecimal #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A Places To Pad 1 2 3 9 1
=DEC2HEX(C4) =DEC2HEX(C5) =DEC2HEX(C6) =DEC2HEX(C7) =DEC2HEX(C8) =DEC2HEX(C9) =DEC2HEX(C10) =DEC2HEX(C11) =DEC2HEX(C12) =DEC2HEX(C13) =DEC2HEX(C14) =DEC2HEX(C15) =DEC2HEX(C16) =DEC2HEX(C17) =DEC2HEX(C18) =DEC2HEX(C19) =DEC2HEX(C20) Hexadecimal #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
=DEC2HEX(C23,D23) =DEC2HEX(C24,D24) =DEC2HEX(C25,D25) =DEC2HEX(C26,D26) =DEC2HEX(C27,D27)
This function converts a decimal number to its hexadecimal equivalent. It can only cope with decimals ranging from -549,755,813,888 to 549,755,813,887. The result can be padded with leading 0 zeros, although this is ignored for negatives.
Syntax
=DEC2HEX(DecimalNumber,PlacesToPad) The PlacesToPad is optional.

Formatting
Number1 10 50 17.5 17.5 17.50% Hello
Number2 20 50 17.5 18 0.175 Hello
Delta #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
=DELTA(C4,D4) =DELTA(C5,D5) =DELTA(C6,D6) =DELTA(C7,D7) =DELTA(C8,D8) =DELTA(C9,D9) =DELTA(C10,D10)
What Does It Do ?
This function compares two values and tests whether they are exactly the same. If the numbers are the same the result will be 1, otherwise the result is 0. It only works with numbers, text values produce a result of #VALUE. The formatting of the number is not significant, so numbers which appear rounded due to the removal of decimal places will still match correctly with non rounded values.
Syntax
=DELTA(FirstNumber,SecondNumber)
Formatting

Example
The following table is used to determine how may pairs of similar numbers are in a list. The =DELTA() function tests each pair and then the =SUM() function totals them.
Number1 10 50 30 17.5 12 100 150 Number2 20 50 30 18 8 100 125 Total Pairs Delta #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
=DELTA(C30,D30) =DELTA(C31,D31) =DELTA(C32,D32) =DELTA(C33,D33) =DELTA(C34,D34) =DELTA(C35,D35) =DELTA(C36,D36) =SUM(E30:E36)
Wattage 200 100 60 10 80 100 200 25 200 100 100 10 60 80 100 40
Unit Cost 4.50 2.00 0.80 0.20 1.25 2.50 0.50 5.00 1.80 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.20 0.80 0.10
How many boxes of a particular item do we have in stock?

Product Bulb Wattage 100 Life Hours Brand Horizon 5 =DGET(B3:I19,H3,C23:F24)
The number in stock is :

What Does It Do ?
This function examines a list of information and produces one result. If more than one record matches the criteria the error #NUM is shown. If no records match the criteria the error #VALUE is shown.
Syntax
=DGET(DatabaseRange,FieldName,CriteriaRange) The DatabaseRange is the entire list of information you need to examine, including the field names at the top of the columns. The FieldName is the name, or cell, of the values to Get, such as "Value Of Stock" or I3. The CriteriaRange is made up of two types of information. The first set of information is the name, or names, of the Fields(s) to be used as the basis for selecting the records, such as the category Brand or Wattage. The second set of information is the actual record which needs to be selected, such as Horizon as a brand name, or 100 as the wattage.
Formatting
Example 1 This example extracts information from just one record.

Product Bulb Wattage 100 Life Hours Brand Horizon 5 =DGET(B3:I19,H3,C51:F52)
Example 2 This example extracts information from multiple records and therefore shows the #NUM error.

Product Bulb Wattage 100 Life Hours Brand
#NUM!
=DGET(B3:I19,H3,C63:F64)
Example 3 This example extracts information from no records and therefore shows the #VALUE error.

#VALUE!
=DGET(B3:I19,H3,C64:F65)
Example 4 This example uses the =IF() function to display a message when an error occurs.

#VALUE!
=DGET(B3:I19,H3,C85:F86)
No such product.
=IF(ISERR(F88),CHOOSE(ERROR.TYPE(F88)/3,"No such product.","Duplicates products found."),"One product found.")
Wattage 200 100 60 10 80 100 200 25 200 100 100 10 60 80 100 40
Unit Cost 4.50 2.00 0.80 0.20 1.25 2.50 0.50 5.00 1.80 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.20 0.80 0.10
To calculate largest Value Of Stock of a particular Brand of bulb.

Brand Horizon 60.00 These two cells are the Criteria range.
Type the brand name : The MAX value of Horizon is :

What Does It Do ?
=DMAX(B3:I19,I3,E23:E24)
This function examines a list of information and produces the largest value from a specified column.
Syntax
=DMAX(DatabaseRange,FieldName,CriteriaRange) The DatabaseRange is the entire list of information you need to examine, including the field names at the top of the columns. The FieldName is the name or cell, of the values to pick the Max from, such as "Value Of Stock" or I3. The CriteriaRange is made up of two types of information. The first set of information is the name, or names, of the Fields(s) to be used as the basis for selecting the records, such as the category Brand or Wattage. The second set of information is the actual record, or records, which are to be selected, such as Horizon as a brand name, or 100 as the wattage.
Formatting

Examples
The largest Value Of Stock of a particular Product of a particular Brand. Product Bulb Brand sunbeam =DMAX(B3:I19,I3,E49:F50)
The largest value is :
30.00
This is the same calculation but using the name "Value Of Stock" instead of the cell address.
30.00 =DMAX(B3:I19,"Value Of Stock",E49:F50)
The largest Value Of Stock of a Bulb equal to a particular Wattage. Product Bulb Wattage 100 =DMAX(B3:I19,"Value Of Stock",E60:F61)
The largest Value Of Stock is :
40.00
The largest Value Of Stock of a Bulb less than a particular Wattage. Product Bulb Wattage <100 =DMAX(B3:I19,"Value Of Stock",E67:F68)
The largest Value Of Stock is :
24.00
Stock" or I3.
Wattage 200 100 60 10 80 100 200 25 200 100 100 10 60 80 100 40
Unit Cost 4.50 2.00 0.80 0.20 1.25 2.50 0.50 5.00 1.80 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.20 0.80 0.10
To calculate lowest Value Of Stock of a particular Brand of bulb.

Type the brand name : The MIN value of Horizon is :

What Does It Do ?
=DMIN(B3:I19,I3,E23:E24)
This function examines a list of information and produces smallest value from a specified column.
Syntax
=DMIN(DatabaseRange,FieldName,CriteriaRange) The DatabaseRange is the entire list of information you need to examine, including the field names at the top of the columns. The FieldName is the name, or cell, of the values to pick the Min from, such as "Value Of Stock" or I3. The CriteriaRange is made up of two types of information. The first set of information is the name, or names, of the Fields(s) to be used as the basis for selecting the records, such as the category Brand or Wattage. The second set of information is the actual record, or records, which are to be selected, such as Horizon as a brand name, or 100 as the wattage.
Formatting

Examples
The lowest Value Of Stock of a particular Product of a particular Brand. Product Bulb Brand sunbeam =DMIN(B3:I19,I3,E49:F50)
The lowest value is :
3.75
3.75 =DMIN(B3:I19,"Value Of Stock",E49:F50)
The lowest Value Of Stock of a Bulb equal to a particular Wattage. Product Bulb Wattage 100 =DMIN(B3:I19,"Value Of Stock",E60:F61)
The lowest Value Of Stock is :
12.50
The lowest Value Of Stock of a Bulb between two Wattage values. Product Bulb Wattage >=80 Wattage <=100
The lowest Value Of Stock is :
12.00
=DMIN(B3:I19,"Value Of Stock",E67:G68)
Stock" or I3.
Original Number 10 10 10 10 10.25 10.25 10.25 10.25 10.25 What Does It Do?
Converted To Text $10.00 $10 $10.0 $10.00 $10.25 $10 $10.3 $10.25
$10.250
=DOLLAR(C4) =DOLLAR(C5,0) =DOLLAR(C6,1) =DOLLAR(C7,2) =DOLLAR(C8) =DOLLAR(C9,0) =DOLLAR(C10,1) =DOLLAR(C11,2) =DOLLAR(C12,3)
This function converts a number into a piece of text formatted as currency.

Syntax
=DOLLAR(Number,DecimalPlaces) Number : This is the number which needs to be converted. DecimalPlaces : This is the amount of decimal places needed in the converted number.
Formatting
No special formatting is needed. The result will be shown as a text entry.
Wattage 200 100 60 10 80 100 200 25 200 100 100 10 60 80 100 40
Unit Cost 4.50 2.00 0.80 0.20 1.25 2.50 0.50 5.00 1.80 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.20 0.80 0.10
To calculate the total Value Of Stock of a particular Brand of bulb.

Type the brand name : The stock value of Horizon is :

What Does It Do ?
=DSUM(B3:I19,I3,E23:E24)
This function examines a list of information and produces the total.

Syntax
=DSUM(DatabaseRange,FieldName,CriteriaRange) The DatabaseRange is the entire list of information you need to examine, including the field names at the top of the columns. The FieldName is the name, or cell, of the values to be totalled, such as "Value Of Stock" or I3. The CriteriaRange is made up of two types of information. The first set of information is the name, or names, of the Fields(s) to be used as the basis for selecting the records, such as the category Brand or Wattage. The second set of information is the actual record, or records, which are to be selected, such as Horizon as a brand name, or 100 as the wattage.
Formatting

Examples
The total Value Of Stock of a particular Product of a particular Brand. Product Bulb Brand sunbeam =DSUM(B3:I19,I3,E49:F50)
Total stock value is :
54.50
54.50 =DSUM(B3:I19,"Value Of Stock",E49:F50)
The total Value Of Stock of a Bulb equal to a particular Wattage. Product Bulb Wattage 100 =DSUM(B3:I19,"Value Of Stock",E60:F61)
Total Value Of Stock is :
52.50
The total Value Of Stock of a Bulb less than a particular Wattage. Product Bulb Wattage <100 =DSUM(B3:I19,"Value Of Stock",E67:F68)
Total Value Of Stock is :
56.00
Start Date 1-Jan-98 2-Jan-98 2-Jan-98 What Does It Do?
Plus Months 3 3 -3
End Date #N/A #N/A #N/A
=EDATE(C4,D4) =EDATE(C5,D5) =EDATE(C6,D6)
This function is used to calculate a date which is a specific number of months in the past or in the future.
Syntax
=EDATE(StartDate,Months)
Formatting
The result will normally be expressed as a number, this can be formatted to represent a date by using the Format,Cells,Number,Date command.
Example
This example was used by a company hiring contract staff. The company needed to know the end date of the employment. The Start date is entered. The contract Duration is entered as months. The =EDATE() function has been used to calculate the end of the contract.
Start Tue 06-Jan-98 Mon 12-Jan-98 Fri 09-Jan-98 Fri 09-Jan-98 Mon 19-Jan-98 Mon 26-Jan-98 Mon 12-Jan-98 Duration 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 End #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A =EDATE(C27,D27) =EDATE(C28,D28) =EDATE(C29,D29) =EDATE(C30,D30) =EDATE(C31,D31) =EDATE(C32,D32) =EDATE(C33,D33)
The company decide not to end contracts on Saturday or Sunday. The =WEEKDAY() function has been used to identify the actaul weekday number of the end date. If the week day number is 6 or 7, (Sat or Sun), then 5 is subtracted from the =EDATE() to ensure the end of contract falls on a Friday.
Start Tue 06-Jan-98 Mon 12-Jan-98 Fri 09-Jan-98 Fri 09-Jan-98 Mon 19-Jan-98 Mon 26-Jan-98 Duration 3 3 4 3 3 3 End #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
Mon 12-Jan-98
#N/A
=EDATE(C48,D48)-IF(WEEKDAY(EDATE(C48,D48),2)>5,WEEKDAY(EDATE(C48,D48),2)-5,0)
s in the past or
umber of the end date. =EDATE() to
,D48),2)-5,0)
StartDate 5-Jan-98 5-Jan-98 5-Jan-98 What Does It Do?
Plus Months 2 2 -2
End Of Month #N/A #N/A #N/A
=EOMONTH(C4,D4) =EOMONTH(C5,D5) =EOMONTH(C6,D6)
This function will show the last day of the month which is a specified number of months before or after a given date.
Syntax
=EOMONTH(StartDate,Months)
Formatting
The result will normally be expressed as a number, this can be formatted to represent a date by using the Format,Cells,Number,Date command.
er of months
o represent
Data 10 10 10 10:00 0 3 3 13:00
The Error #DIV/0! #NAME? #REF! ##################
Error Type 2 5 4 #N/A
What Does It Do?
This function will show a number which corresponds to an error produced by a formula.
Syntax
=ERROR.TYPE(Error) Error is the cell reference where the error occurred.

Formatting
The result will be formatted as a normal number.

Example
See Example 4 in the =DGET() function.
=ERROR.TYPE(E4) =ERROR.TYPE(E5) =ERROR.TYPE(E6) =ERROR.TYPE(E7)
produced by a formula.
Original Value 1 1.2 2.3 25 What Does It Do ?
Evenly Rounded 2 2 4 26
=EVEN(C4) =EVEN(C5) =EVEN(C6) =EVEN(C7)
This function round a number up the nearest even whole number.

Syntax
=EVEN(Number)
Formatting

Example
The following table is used by a garage which repairs cars. The garage is repairing a fleet of cars from three manufactures. Each manufacturer uses a different type of windscreen wiper which are only supplied in pairs. Table 1 was used to enter the number of wipers required for each type of car and then show how many pairs need to be ordered. Table 1
Car Vauxhall Ford Peugeot Wipers To Order 5 9 7 Pairs to Order 3 5 4 =EVEN(D28)/2 =EVEN(D29)/2 =EVEN(D30)/2
Text1 Hello Hello Hello What Does It Do?
Text2 Hello hello Goodbye
Result TRUE FALSE FALSE
=EXACT(C4,D4) =EXACT(C5,D5) =EXACT(C6,D6)
This function compares two items of text and determine whether they are exactly the same. The case of the characters is taken into account, only words which are spelt the same and which have upper and lower case characters in the same position will be considered as equal.
Syntax
=EXACT(Text1,Text2) Only two items of text can be compared.

Formatting
If the two items of text are exactly the same the result of TRUE will be shown. If there is any difference in the two items of text the result of FALSE will be shown.
Example
Here is a simple password checking formula. You need to guess the correct password. The password is the name of a colour, either red blue or green. The case of the password is important. The =EXACT() function is used to check your guess. Guess the password : Is it correct :
red No
(To stop you from cheating, the correct password has been entered as a series of =CHAR() functions, which use the ANSI number of the characters rather than the character itself!) Its still very easy though.
Number 3 3.5 5 10 20 What Does It Do ?
Factorial 6 6 120 3,628,800 2,432,902,008,176,640,000 =FACT(C4) =FACT(C5) =FACT(C6) =FACT(C7) =FACT(C8)
This function calculates the factorial of a number. The factorial is calculated as 1*2*3*4..etc. The factorial of 5 is calculated as 1*2*3*4*5, which results in 120. Decimal fractions of the number are ignored.
Syntax
=FACT(Number)
Formatting.
There may be times when you need to insert the name of the current workbook or worksheet in to a cell. This can be done by using the CELL() function, shown below.
\\vboxsrv\conversion_tmp\scratch10553\[98523918.xls.ms_office.xls]Home =CELL("filename")
The problem with this is that it gives the complete path including drive letter and folders. To just pick out the workbook or worksheet name you need to use text functions.
To pick the Path. \\vboxsrv\conversion_tmp\scratch10553\ =MID(CELL("filename"),1,FIND("[",CELL("filename"))-1) To pick the Workbook name. 98523918.xls.ms_office.xls
=MID(CELL("filename"),FIND("[",CELL("filename"))+1,FIND("]",CELL("filename"))-FIND("[",CELL("filename"))-1)
To pick the Worksheet name. Home =MID(CELL("filename"),FIND("]",CELL("filename"))+1,255)
Text Hello Hello Hello Alan Williams Alan Williams Alan Williams What Does It Do?
Letter To Find e H o a a T
Position Of Letter 2 1 5 3 11 #VALUE!
=FIND(D4,C4) =FIND(D5,C5) =FIND(D6,C6) =FIND(D7,C7) =FIND(D8,C8,6) =FIND(D9,C9)
This function looks for a specified letter inside another piece of text. When the letter is found the position is shown as a number. If the text contains more than one reference to the letter, the first occurrence is used. An additional option can be used to start the search at a specific point in the text, thus enabling the search to find duplicate occurrences of the letter. If the letter is not found in the text, the result #VALUE is shown.
Syntax
=FIND(LetterToLookFor,TextToLookInside,StartPosition) LetterToLookFor : This needs to be a single character. TextToLookInside : This is the piece of text to be searched through. StartPosition : This is optional, it specifies at which point in the text the search should begin.
Formatting
No special formatting is needed, the result will be shown as a number.
Original Number 10 10 10 10 10.25 10.25 10.25 10.25 1000 1000.23 1000.23 What Does It Do ?
Converted To Text 10.00 10 10.0 10.00 10.25 10 10.3 10.25 1,000.00 1,000 1000
=FIXED(C4) =FIXED(C5,0) =FIXED(C6,1) =FIXED(C7,2) =FIXED(C8) =FIXED(C9,0) =FIXED(C10,1) =FIXED(C11,2) =FIXED(C12) =FIXED(C13,0) =FIXED(C14,0,TRUE)
This function converts a numeric value to text. During the conversion the value can be rounded to a specific number of decimal places, and commas can be inserted at the 1,000's.
Syntax
=FIXED(NumberToConvert,DecimalPlaces,Commas) If DecimalPlaces places is not specified the function will assume 2. The Commas option can be TRUE for commas or FALSE for no commas. If the Commas is not specified the function will assume TRUE.
Formatting
No special formatting is needed. Note that any further formatting with the Format, Cells, Number command will not have any effect.
Number 1.5 2.3 2.9 123 145 175 What Does It Do ?
Rounded Down 1 2 2 100 100 150
=FLOOR(C4,1) =FLOOR(C5,1) =FLOOR(C6,1) =FLOOR(C7,50) =FLOOR(C8,50) =FLOOR(C9,50)
This function rounds a value down to the nearest multiple specified by the user.
Syntax
=FLOOR(NumberToRound,SignificantValue)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used to calculate commission for members of a sales team. Commission is only paid for every 1000 of sales. The =FLOOR() function has been used to round down the Actual Sales to the nearest 1000, which is then used as the basis for Commission.
Name Alan Bob Carol Actual Sales 23,500 56,890 18,125 Relevant Sales Commission 23,000 230 56,000 560 18,000 180 =FLOOR(D29,1000)
Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 Type the month number to predict : The Forecast sales figure is : What Does It Do ? 12 7,997
Sales 1,000 2,000 2,500 3,500 3,800 4,000
=FORECAST(E11,F4:F9,E4:E9)
This function uses two sets of values to predict a single value. The predicted value is based on the relationship between the two original sets of values. If the values are sales figures for months 1 to 6, (Jan to Jun), you can use the function to predict what the sales figure will be in any other month. The way in which the prediction is calculated is based upon the assumption of a Linear Trend.
Syntax
=FORECAST(ItemToForeCast,RangeY,RangeX) ItemToForecast is the point in the future, (or past), for which you need the forecast. RangeY is the list of values which contain the historical data to be used as the basis of the forecast, such as Sales figures. RangeX is the intervals used when recording the historical data, such as Month number.
Formatting

Example
The following table was used by a company considering expansion of their sales team. The Size and Performance of the previous teams over a period of three years were entered. The size of the New Sales team is entered. The =FORECAST() function is used to calculate the predicted performance for the new sales team based upon a linear trend.
Size Of Sales Team 10 20 30 Known Performance 5,000 8,000 8,500 40 10,667
Year 1996 1997 1998
Size Of The New Sales Team : Estimated Forecast Of Performance :
=FORECAST(E43,E39:E41,D39:D41)
a Linear Trend.
were entered.
r the new sales
E41,D39:D41)
North South East West
Jan 5,000 5,800 3,500 12,000
Feb 6,000 7,000 2,000 4,000 4,000 6,000 999,999
Mar 4,500 3,000 10,000 6,000 4 5 3 {=FREQUENCY(D4:F7,E9:E11)} {=FREQUENCY(D4:F7,E9:E11)} {=FREQUENCY(D4:F7,E9:E11)}
Sales 4,000 and below. Sales above 4,000 up to 6,000 Sales above 6,000 What Does It Do ?
This function compares a range of data against a list of intervals. The result shows how many items in the range of data fall between the intervals. The function is entered in the cells as an array, that is why it is enclosed in { } braces.
Syntax
=FREQUENCY(RangeOfData,ListOfIntervals)
Formatting

Example 1
The following tables were used to record the weight of a group of children. The =FREQUENCY() function was then used to calculate the number of children whose weights fell between specified intervals.
Weight Kg 20.47 22.83 15.74 10.80 8.28 20.66 17.36 16.67 18.01 Number Of Children: Between 0 - 15 Kg 2 Above 15 but less than or equal to 20 Kg 4 Above 20 Kg 3 {=FREQUENCY(C30:C38,C41:C43)} {=FREQUENCY(C30:C38,C41:C43)} {=FREQUENCY(C30:C38,C41:C43)}
Child 1 Child 2 Child 3 Child 4 Child 5 Child 6 Child 7 Child 8 Child 9
Kg Weight Intervals 15 20 100
Example 2
This example uses characters instead of values. A restaurant has asked 40 customers for their rating of the food in the restaurant.
The ratings were entered into a table as a single letter, E, V, A, P or D. The manager now wants to calculate how many responses fell into each category. Unfortunately, the =FREQUENCY() function ignores text entries, so how can the frequency of text be calculated? The answer is to use the =CODE() and =UPPER() functions. The =UPPER() forces all the text entries to be considered as capital letters. The =CODE() function calculates the unique ANSI code for each character. As this code is a numeric value, the =FREQUENCY() function can then be used!
Excellent Very Good Average Poor Disgusting Customer Ratings V V A A V Rating E V A P D Frequency 6 8 9 8 9
{=FREQUENCY(CODE(UPPER(B67:I71)),CODE(UPPER(C60:C64)))} {=FREQUENCY(CODE(UPPER(B67:I71)),CODE(UPPER(C60:C64)))} {=FREQUENCY(CODE(UPPER(B67:I71)),CODE(UPPER(C60:C64)))} {=FREQUENCY(CODE(UPPER(B67:I71)),CODE(UPPER(C60:C64)))} {=FREQUENCY(CODE(UPPER(B67:I71)),CODE(UPPER(C60:C64)))}
D P V E e
V a E d P
A D P V P
p A p D A
A P E P V
D V D a E
D d A E D
8,C41:C43)} 8,C41:C43)} 8,C41:C43)}
Numbers 6 28 5 15 49 99
Greatest Divisor #N/A #N/A #N/A
=GCD(C4,D4) =GCD(C5,D5) =GCD(C6,D6) Greatest Divisor #N/A #N/A #N/A
18 300 2.5 What Does It Do ?
Numbers 72 500 4
96 200 6
=GCD(C9,D9,E9) =GCD(C10,D10,E10) =GCD(C11,D11,E11)
This function calculates the largest number which can be used to divided all the values specified. The result is always a whole number. Where there is no common divisor the value of 1 is used. Decimal fractions are ignored.
Syntax
=GCD(Number1,Number2,Number3... through to Number29)

Formatting
Number1 10 50 99 100 101 2
Number2 20 20 100 100 100 2
GESTEP #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
=GESTEP(C4,D4) =GESTEP(C5,D5) =GESTEP(C6,D6) =GESTEP(C7,D7) =GESTEP(C8,D8) =GESTEP(C9,D9) =GESTEP(C10,D10)
What Does It Do ?
This function test a number to see if it is greater than or equal to another number. If the number is greater than or equal, the result of 1 will be shown, otherwise 0 is shown.
Syntax
=GESTEP(NumberToTest,NumberToTestAgainst)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used to calculate how many sales staff achieved their targets. The =GESTEP() function compares the Sales with Target, and the results are totalled.
Name Alan Bob Carol David Eric Sales 3,000 5,000 1,000 2,000 8,000 Target 4,000 4,000 2,000 2,000 7,000 GESTEP #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
=GESTEP(D27,E27) =GESTEP(D28,E28) =GESTEP(D29,E29) =GESTEP(D30,E30) =GESTEP(D31,E31) =SUM(F27:F31)
Targets Achieved
Hexadecimal 0 1 2 3 1A 1B 7FFFFFFFFF 8000000000 FFFFFFFFFF FFFFFFFFFE FFFFFFFFFD What Does It Do ?
Decimal Number #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A =HEX2DEC(C4) =HEX2DEC(C5) =HEX2DEC(C6) =HEX2DEC(C7) =HEX2DEC(C8) =HEX2DEC(C9) =HEX2DEC(C10) =HEX2DEC(C11) =HEX2DEC(C12) =HEX2DEC(C13) =HEX2DEC(C14)
This function converts a hexadecimal number to its decimal equivalent.

Syntax
=HEX2DEC(HexaDecimalNumber)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used to add two hexadecimal values together.
Hexadecimal F 1A #N/A
Value 1 Value 2 Result
=DEC2HEX(HEX2DEC(C29)+HEX2DEC(C30))
Jan 10 20 30 40 50
Feb 80 90 100 110 120
Mar 97 69 45 51 77 Feb 4 100
row 1 row 2 row 3 row 4 row 5 row 6
The row numbers are not needed. they are part of the illustration.
Type a month to look for : Which row needs to be picked out : The result is : What Does It Do ?
=HLOOKUP(F10,D3:F10,F11,FALSE)
This function scans across the column headings at the top of a table to find a specified item. When the item is found, it then scans down the column to pick a cell entry.
Syntax
=HLOOKUP(ItemToFind,RangeToLookIn,RowToPickFrom,SortedOrUnsorted) The ItemToFind is a single item specified by the user. The RangeToLookIn is the range of data with the column headings at the top. The RowToPickFrom is how far down the column the function should look to pick from. The Sorted/Unsorted is whether the column headings are sorted. TRUE for yes, FALSE for no.
Formatting

Example 1
This table is used to find a value based on a specified month and name. The =HLOOKUP() is used to scan across to find the month. The problem arises when we need to scan down to find the row adjacent to the name. To solve the problem the =MATCH() function is used. The =MATCH() looks through the list of names to find the name we require. It then calculates the position of the name in the list. Unfortunately, because the list of names is not as deep as the lookup range, the =MATCH() number is 1 less than we require, so and extra 1 is added to compensate. The =HLOOKUP() now uses this =MATCH() number to look down the month column and picks out the correct cell entry. The =HLOOKUP() uses FALSE at the end of the function to indicate to Excel that the column headings are not sorted, even though to us the order of Jan,Feb,Mar is correct. If they were sorted alphabetically they would have read as Feb,Jan,Mar.
Jan Feb Mar
Bob Eric Alan Carol David
10 20 30 40 50
80 90 100 110 120
97 69 45 51 77 feb alan
Type a month to look for : Type a name to look for :
The result is : 100 =HLOOKUP(F54,D47:F54,MATCH(F55,C48:C52,0)+1,FALSE) Example 2
This example shows how the =HLOOKUP() is used to pick the cost of a spare part for different makes of cars. The =HLOOKUP() scans the column headings for the make of car specified in column B. When the make is found, the =HLOOKUP() then looks down the column to the row specified by the =MATCH() function, which scans the list of spares for the item specified in column C. The function uses the absolute ranges indicated by the dollar symbol $. This ensures that when the formula is copied to more cells, the ranges for =HLOOKUP() and =MATCH() do not change.
Maker Vauxhall VW Ford VW Ford Ford Vauxhall Ford Spare Ignition GearBox Engine Steering Ignition CYHead GearBox Engine Cost 50 600 1,200 275 70 290 GearBox Engine Steering Ignition CYHead Vauxhall 500 1000 250 50 300 Ford 450 1200 350 70 290 VW 600 800 275 45 310
500 1,200 =HLOOKUP(B79,G72:I77,MATCH(C79,F73:F77,0)+1,FALSE)
Example 3
In the following example a builders merchant is offering discount on large orders. The Unit Cost Table holds the cost of 1 unit of Brick, Wood and Glass. The Discount Table holds the various discounts for different quantities of each product. The Orders Table is used to enter the orders and calculate the Total. All the calculations take place in the Orders Table. The name of the Item is typed in column C. The Unit Cost of the item is then looked up in the Unit Cost Table. The FALSE option has been used at the end of the function to indicate that the product names across the top of the Unit Cost Table are not sorted. Using the FALSE option forces the function to search for an exact match. If a match is not found, the function will produce an error.
=HLOOKUP(C127,E111:G112,2,FALSE) The discount is then looked up in the Discount Table If the Quantity Ordered matches a value at the top of the Discount Table the =HLOOKUP will look down the column to find the correct discount. The TRUE option has been used at the end of the function to indicate that the values across the top of the Discount Table are sorted. Using TRUE will allow the function to make an approximate match. If the Quantity Ordered does not match a value at the top of the Discount Table, the next lowest value is used. Trying to match an order of 125 will drop down to 100, and the discount from the 100 column is used. =HLOOKUP(D127,E115:G118,MATCH(C127,D116:D118,0)+1,TRUE)
Unit Cost Table Brick Wood Glass 2 1 3 Discount Table 1 100 0% 6% 0% 3% 0% 12% Orders Table Unit Cost Discount 2 6% 1 3% 3 12% 2 6% 1 0% 3 15%
Brick Wood Glass
300 8% 5% 15%
Item Brick Wood Glass Brick Wood Glass
Units 100 200 150 225 50 500
Total 188 194 396 423 50 1,275
Unit Cost Discount
=HLOOKUP(C127,E111:G112,2,FALSE) =HLOOKUP(D127,E115:G118,MATCH(C127,D116:D118,0)+1,TRUE)
rs are not needed.
the illustration.
0,F11,FALSE)
pecified item.
, FALSE for no.
hen calculates not as deep
0)+1,FALSE)
row specified in column C.
HLOOKUP will
antity Ordered does
Number 21:15 0.25 What Does It Do?
Hour 21 6
=HOUR(C4) =HOUR(C5)
The function will show the hour of the day based upon a time or a number.
Syntax
=HOUR(Number)
Formatting
The result will be shown as a normal number between 0 and 23.
Name Alan Bob Carol
Sales 1000 6000 2000
Target 5000 5000 4000
Result Not Achieved Achieved Not Achieved
=IF(C4>=D4,"Achieved","Not Achieved") =IF(C5>=D5,"Achieved","Not Achieved") =IF(C6>=D6,"Achieved","Not Achieved")
What Does It Do?
This function tests a condition. If the condition is met it is considered to be TRUE. If the condition is not met it is considered as FALSE. Depending upon the result, one of two actions will be carried out.
Syntax
=IF(Condition,ActionIfTrue,ActionIfFalse) The Condition is usually a test of two cells, such as A1=A2. The ActionIfTrue and ActionIfFalse can be numbers, text or calculations.
Formatting

Example 1
The following table shows the Sales figures and Targets for sales reps. Each has their own target which they must reach. The =IF() function is used to compare the Sales with the Target. If the Sales are greater than or equal to the Target the result of Achieved is shown. If the Sales do not reach the target the result of Not Achieved is shown. Note that the text used in the =IF() function needs to be placed in double quotes "Achieved".
Name Alan Bob Carol Sales 1000 6000 2000 Target 5000 5000 4000 Result Not Achieved Achieved Not Achieved
=IF(C31>=D31,"Achieved","Not Achieved") =IF(C32>=D32,"Achieved","Not Achieved") =IF(C33>=D33,"Achieved","Not Achieved")
Example 2
The following table is similar to that in Example 1. This time the Commission to be paid to the sales rep is calculated. If the Sales are greater than or equal to the Target, the Commission is 10% of Sales. If the Sales do not reach Target, the Commission is only 5% of Sales.
Name Alan Bob Carol Sales 1000 6000 2000 Target 5000 5000 4000 Commission 50 600 100
=IF(C43>=D43,C43*10%,C43*5%) =IF(C44>=D44,C44*10%,C44*5%) =IF(C45>=D45,C45*10%,C45*5%)
Example 3
This example uses the =AND() within the =IF() function. A builders merchant gives 10% discount on certain product lines. The discount is only given on products which are on Special Offer, when the Order Value is 1000 or above. The =AND() function is used with the =IF() to check that the product is on offer and that the value of the order is above 1000.
Special Offer Yes No Yes Yes Order Value 2,000 2,000 500 3,000
Product Wood Glass Cement Turf
Discount Total 200 1,800 2,000 500 300 2,700 =IF(AND(C61="Yes",D61>=1000),D61*10%,0)
Holiday booking price list. People Weeks 1 2 3 1 500 600 700 2 300 400 500 3 250 300 350 4 200 250 300 2 4 250 =INDEX(D7:G9,G11,G12)
How many weeks required : How many people in the party : Cost per person is : What Does It Do ?
This function picks a value from a range of data by looking down a specified number of rows and then across a specified number of columns. It can be used with a single block of data, or non-continuos blocks.
Syntax
There are various forms of syntax for this function.

Syntax 1
=INDEX(RangeToLookIn,Coordinate) This is used when the RangeToLookIn is either a single column or row. The Co-ordinate indicates how far down or across to look when picking the data from the range. Both of the examples below use the same syntax, but the Co-ordinate refers to a row when the range is vertical and a column when the range is horizontal.
Colours Red Green Blue Type either 1, 2 or 3 : 2 The colour is : Green =INDEX(D32:D34,D36) Syntax 2
Size
Large
Medium
Type either 1, 2 or 3 : 2 The size is : Medium =INDEX(G34:I34,H36)
=INDEX(RangeToLookIn,RowCoordinate,ColumnColumnCordinate) This syntax is used when the range is made up of rows and columns.
Country England France Germany Currency Sterling Franc DM Population 50 M 40 M 60 M Capitol London Paris Bonn
Spain
Peseta
30 M
Barcelona 2 3 Paris =INDEX(D45:F48,F50,F51)
Type 1,2,3 or 4 for the country : Type 1,2 or 3 for statistics : The result is :
Syntax 3
=INDEX(NamedRangeToLookIn,RowCoordinate,ColumnColumnCordinate,AreaToPickFrom) Using this syntax the range to look in can be made up of multiple areas. The easiest way to refer to these areas is to select them and give them a single name. The AreaToPickFrom indicates which of the multiple areas should be used. In the following example the figures for North and South have been named as one range called NorthAndSouth.
NORTH Bricks Wood Glass SOUTH Bricks Wood Glass Qtr1 1,000 5,000 9,000 Qtr1 1,500 5,500 9,500 Qtr2 2,000 6,000 10,000 Qtr2 2,500 6,500 10,500 Qtr3 3,000 7,000 11,000 Qtr3 3,500 7,500 11,500 1 3 2 #N/A =INDEX(NorthAndSouth,F76,F77,F78) Qtr4 4,000 8,000 12,000 Qtr4 4,500 8,500 12,500
Type 1, 2 or 3 for the product : Type 1, 2, 3 or 4 for the Qtr : Type 1 for North or 2 for South : The result is :
Example
This is an extended version of the previous example. It allows the names of products and the quarters to be entered. The =MATCH() function is used to find the row and column positions of the names entered. These positions are then used by the =INDEX() function to look for the data.
EAST Bricks Wood Glass WEST Bricks Qtr1 1,000 5,000 9,000 Qtr1 1,500 Qtr2 2,000 6,000 10,000 Qtr2 2,500 Qtr3 3,000 7,000 11,000 Qtr3 3,500 Qtr4 4,000 8,000 12,000 Qtr4 4,500
Wood Glass
5,500 9,500
6,500 10,500
7,500 11,500 wood qtr2 west #N/A
8,500 12,500
Type 1, 2 or 3 for the product : Type 1, 2, 3 or 4 for the Qtr : Type 1 for North or 2 for South : The result is :
=INDEX(EastAndWest,MATCH(F100,C91:C93,0),MATCH(F101,D90:G90,0),IF(F102=C90,1,IF(F102=C95,2)))
=INDEX(D7:G9,G11,G12)
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Small
34:I34,H36)
5:F48,F50,F51)
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a single name.
rthAndSouth,F76,F77,F78)
he names entered.
Jan 10 40 70 100
Feb 20 50 80 110
Mar 30 60 90 120 G6 80 =INDIRECT(H9)
Type address of any of the cells in the above table, such as G6 : The value in the cell you typed is : What Does It Do ?
This function converts a plain piece of text which looks like a cell address into a usable cell reference. The address can be either on the same worksheet or on a different worksheet.
Syntax
=INDIRECT(Text)
Formatting

Example 1
This example shows how data can be picked form other worksheets by using the worksheet name and a cell address. The example uses three other worksheets named NORTH, SOUTH and EAST. The data on these three sheets is laid out in the same cells on each sheet. When a reference to a sheet is made the exclamation symbol ! needs to be placed between the sheet name and cell address acting as punctuation.
Type the name of the sheet, such as North : Type the cell to pick data from, such as C8 : The contents of the cell C8 on North is : North C8 #REF!
=INDIRECT(G33&"!"&G34)
The =INDIRECT() created a reference to =NORTH!C8
Example 2
This example uses the same data as above, but this time the =SUM() function is used to calculate a total from a range of cells.
Type the name of the sheet, such as South : Type the start cell of the range, such as C5 : Type the end cell of the range, such as C7 : The sum of the range C5:C7 on South is : South C5 C7 #REF!
=SUM(INDIRECT(G44&"!"&G45&":"&G46))
The =INDIRECT() created a reference to =SUM(SOUTH!C5:C7)
Current directory Available bytes of memory Memory in use Total bytes of memory Number of active worksheets Cell currently in the top left of the window Operating system Recalculation mode Excel version Name of system. (PC or Mac) What Does It Do?
System Information C:\Users\user\Documents\ #N/A #N/A #N/A 151 $A:$A$1 Windows (32-bit) NT 6.01 Automatic 14.0 pcdos
=INFO("directory") =INFO("memavail") =INFO("memused") =INFO("totmem") =INFO("numfile") =INFO("origin") =INFO("osversion") =INFO("recalc") =INFO("release") =INFO("system")
This function provides information about the operating environment of the computer.
Syntax
=INFO(text) text : This is the name of the item you require information about.
Formatting
The results will be shown as text or a number depending upon what was requested.
You can create a chart quickly without having to use the chart button on the toolbar by pressing the function key F11 whilst inside a range of data.
Jan 45 30 35 20 Feb 50 25 10 50 Mar 50 35 50 5
Click anywhere inside the table above. Then press F11.
Number 1.5 2.3 10.75 -1.47589 What Does It Do ?
Integer 1 2 10 -2
=INT(C4) =INT(C5) =INT(C6) =INT(C7)
This function rounds a number down to the nearest whole number.

Syntax
=INT(Number)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used by a school to calculate the age a child when the school year started. A child can only be admitted to school if they are over 8 years old. The Birth Date and the Term Start date are entered and the age calculated. Table 1 shows the age of the child with decimal places Table 1
Birth Date 1-Jan-80 5-Feb-81 20-Oct-79 1-Mar-81 Term Start 1-Sep-88 1-Sep-88 1-Sep-88 1-Sep-88 Age 8.668035592 7.570157426 8.8678987 7.504449008 =(D27-C27)/365.25
Table 2 shows the age of the child with the Age formatted with no decimal places. This has the effect of increasing the child age. Table 2
Birth Date 1-Jan-80 5-Feb-81 20-Oct-79 1-Mar-81 Term Start 1-Sep-88 1-Sep-88 1-Sep-88 1-Sep-88 Age 9 8 9 8 =(D38-C38)/365.25
Table 3 shows the age of the child with the Age calculated using the =INT() function to remove the decimal part of the number to give the correct age. Table 3
Birth Date Term Start Age
1-Jan-80 5-Feb-81 20-Oct-79 1-Mar-81
1-Sep-88 1-Sep-88 1-Sep-88 1-Sep-88
8 7 8 7
=INT((D49-C49)/365.25)
Note
The age is calculated by subtracting the Birth Date from the Term Start to find the age of the child in days. The number of days is then divided by 365.25 The reason for using 365.25 is to take account of the leap years.
Data 1 Hello 25-Dec-98 What Does It Do?
Is The Cell Blank FALSE FALSE TRUE FALSE
=ISBLANK(C4) =ISBLANK(C5) =ISBLANK(C6) =ISBLANK(C7)
This function will determine if there is an entry in a particular cell. It can be used when a spreadsheet has blank cells which may cause errors, but which will be filled later as the data is received by the user. Usually the function is used in conjunction with the =IF() function which can test the result of the =ISBLANK()
Syntax
=ISBLANK(CellToTest)
Formatting
Used by itself the result will be shown as TRUE or FALSE.

Example
The following example shows a list of cheques received by a company. When the cheque is cleared the date is entered. Until the Cleared date is entered the Cleared column is blank. While the Cleared column is blank the cheque will still be Outstanding. When the Cleared date is entered the cheque will be shown as Banked. The =ISBLANK() function is used to determine whether the Cleared column is empty or not.
Cheques Received Num From chq1 ABC Ltd chq2 CJ Design chq3 J Smith chq4 Travel Co. chq5 J Smith Date Received 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 2-Jan-98 3-Jan-98 4-Jan-98 Date Cleared 2-Jan-98 7-Jan-98
Amount 100 200 50 1,000 250
Banked Outstanding 100 0 200 0 0 50 0 1000 6-Jan-98 250 0 =IF(ISBLANK(F36),0,E36) =IF(ISBLANK(F36),E36,0) Totals 550 1050
F36),E36,0)
Cell to test 3 #DIV/0! #NAME? #REF! #VALUE! #N/A #N/A What Does It Do ?
Result FALSE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE FALSE FALSE
=ISERR(D4) =ISERR(D5) =ISERR(D6) =ISERR(D7) =ISERR(D8) =ISERR(D9) =ISERR(D10)
This function tests a cell and shows TRUE if there is an error value in the cell. It will show FALSE if the contents of the cell calculate without an error, or if the error is the #NA message.
Syntax
=ISERR(CellToTest) The CellToTest can be a cell reference or a calculation.

Formatting

Example
The following tables were used by a publican to calculate the cost of a single bottle of champagne, by dividing the cost of the crate by the quantity of bottles in the crate. Table 1 shows what happens when the value zero 0 is entered as the number of bottles. The #DIV/0 indicates that an attempt was made to divide by zero 0, which Excel does not do. Table 1
Cost Of Crate : Bottles In Crate : Cost of single bottle : 24 0 #DIV/0!
=E32/E33
Table 2 shows how this error can be trapped by using the =ISERR() function. Table 2
Cost Of Crate : Bottles In Crate : Cost of single bottle : 24 0 Try again!
=IF(ISERR(E40/E41),"Try again!",E40/E41)
or if the error
single bottle s in the crate.
umber of bottles. ch Excel does not do.
y again!",E40/E41)
Cell to test 3 #DIV/0! #NAME? #REF! #VALUE! #N/A #N/A What Does It Do ?
Result FALSE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE
=ISERROR(D4) =ISERROR(D5) =ISERROR(D6) =ISERROR(D7) =ISERROR(D8) =ISERROR(D9) =ISERROR(D10)
This function tests a cell or calculation to determine whether an error has been generated. It will show TRUE for any type of error and FALSE if no error is found.
Syntax
=ISERROR(CellToTest) The CellToTest can be a cell reference or a formula.

Formatting

Example
The following tables was used to calculate the difference between two dates. Table 1 shows an error due to the fact that the first entry was entered using an inappropriate date format. Table 1
Start date : Jan 01 98 End date : 5-Jan-98 Difference : #VALUE! =D31-D30
Table 2 shows how the =ISERROR() function has been used to trap the error and inform the user that there has been an error in the data entry. Table 2
Start date : Jan 01 98 End date : 5-Jan-98 Difference : Error in data entry =IF(ISERROR(D40-D39),"Error in data entry",D40-D39)
been generated.
ng an inappropriate
error and inform the
Number 1 2 2.5 2.6 3.5 3.6 Hello 1-Feb-98 1-Feb-96
Is it Even #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
=ISEVEN(C4) =ISEVEN(C5) =ISEVEN(C6) =ISEVEN(C7) =ISEVEN(C8) =ISEVEN(C9) =ISEVEN(C10) =ISEVEN(C11) =ISEVEN(C12)
What Does It Do ?
This function tests a number to determine whether it is even. An even number is shown as TRUE an odd number is shown as FALSE. Note that decimal fractions are ignored. Note that dates can be even or odd. Note that text entries result in the #VALUE! error.
Syntax
=ISEVEN(CellToTest)
Formatting
Cell To Test FALSE TRUE 20 1-Jan-98 Hello #DIV/0! What Does It Do ?
Result TRUE TRUE FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE
=ISLOGICAL(D4) =ISLOGICAL(D5) =ISLOGICAL(D6) =ISLOGICAL(D7) =ISLOGICAL(D8) =ISLOGICAL(D9) =ISLOGICAL(D10)
This function tests a cell to determine whether the cell contents are logical. The logical values can only be TRUE or FALSE. If the cell does contain a logical value, the result TRUE is shown. If the cell does not contain a logical value, the result FALSE is shown.
Syntax
=ISLOGICAL(CellToTest)
Formatting
Number 1 Hello 1-Jan-98 #N/A
Result FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE TRUE
=ISNA(C4) =ISNA(C5) =ISNA(C6) =ISNA(C7) =ISNA(C8)
What Does It Do?
This function tests a cell to determine whether it contains the Not Available error #N/A. The #N/A is generated when a function cannot work properly because of missing data. The #N/A can also be typed in to a cell by the user to indicate the cell is currently empty, but will be used for data entry in the future. The function is normally used with other functions such as the =IF() function.
Syntax
=ISNA(CellToTest)
Formatting
Item To Test 10 Hello 1-Jan-98 1OO What Does It Do?
Is It A Number? TRUE FALSE TRUE TRUE FALSE
=ISNONTEXT(C4) =ISNONTEXT(C5) =ISNONTEXT(C6) =ISNONTEXT(C7) =ISNONTEXT(C8)
This functions tests an entry to determine whether it is a number, rather than text. It would be used to ensure that only numeric entries are used in calculations, rather than text which looks like a number, such as typing the letter O instead of zero 0. The function is normally used with other function such as the =IF() function.
Syntax
=ISNONTEXT(CellToTest)
Formatting
No special formatting.
Examples
The following table is used by an electrical retailer to calculate the selling price of an item based on the buying price and the shop mark-up. Table 1 shows the #VALUE! error generated when a number, 300, is entered using the letter O instead of the zero 0.
Table 1
Item
Radio TV Video
Buying Price
400 800 3OO
Mark-up
150% 200% 150%
Profit
600 1600 #VALUE!
=D32*E32
Table 2 shows how the error is trapped using the =ISNONTEXT function and the =IF() function in the calculation.
Table 2
Item
Radio TV Video
Buying Price
400 800 3OO
Mark-up
150% 200% 150%
Profit
600 1600 Retype the Price
=IF(ISNONTEXT(D40),D40*E40,"Retype the Price")
=D32*E32
Cell Entry 1 1-Jan-98 #DIV/0! Hello What Does It Do ?
Result TRUE TRUE FALSE FALSE FALSE
=ISNUMBER(D4) =ISNUMBER(D5) =ISNUMBER(D6) =ISNUMBER(D7) =ISNUMBER(D8)
This function examines a cell or calculation to determine whether it is a numeric value. If the cell or calculation is a numeric value the result TRUE is shown. If the cell or calculation is not numeric, or is blank, the result FALSE is shown.
Syntax
=ISNUMBER(CellToTest) The cell to test can be a cell reference or a calculation.

Formatting

Example
The following table was used by a personnel department to lookup the salary of an employee. The employee can be entered as a Name or as a Numeric value. The =ISNUMBER() function has been used to identify the type of entry made, and then the =IF() decides which VLOOKUP to perform.
ID No. 1 2 3 4 5 Name Alan Eric Carol Bob David Salary 10,000 12,000 8,000 15,000 12,000
Type Employee Name or ID : eric The Salary is : 12,000 =IF(ISNUMBER(E35),VLOOKUP(E35,C29:E33,3,FALSE),VLOOKUP(E35,D29:E33,2,FALSE))
Number 1 2 2.5 2.6 3.5 3.6 Hello 1-Feb-98 1-Feb-96
Is it Odd #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
=ISODD(C4) =ISODD(C5) =ISODD(C6) =ISODD(C7) =ISODD(C8) =ISODD(C9) =ISODD(C10) =ISODD(C11) =ISODD(C12)
What Does It Do ?
This function tests a number to determine whether it is odd. An odd number is shown as TRUE an even number is shown as FALSE. Note that decimal fractions are ignored. Note that dates can be odd or even. Note that text entries result in the #VALUE! error.
Syntax
=ISODD(CellToTest)
Formatting
TRUE FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE What Does It Do ?
=ISREF(A1) =ISREF(B99) =ISREF(Hello) =ISREF(10) =ISREF(NOW()) =ISREF("A1") =ISREF(XX99)
This function shows TRUE if given a cell address, or FALSE for any other type of value. Its a bit of an odd one, and is normally used in macros rather than on the worksheet.
Syntax
=ISREF(ValueToTest) The ValueToTest can be any type of data, but when used on the worksheet, it cannot be a reference to the contents of another cell, as the reference will itself be evaluated by the function.
Formatting
by the function.
Cell To Test Hello 1 25-Dec-98
Result TRUE FALSE FALSE FALSE
=ISTEXT(D4) =ISTEXT(D5) =ISTEXT(D6) =ISTEXT(D7)
What Does It Do ?
This functions tests an entry to determine whether it is text. If the entry is text is shows TRUE. If the entry is any other type it shows FALSE.
Syntax
=ISTEXT(CellToTest)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used by a personnel department to lookup the salary of an employee. The employee can be entered as a Name or as a Numeric value. The =ISTEXT() function has been used to identify the type of entry made, and then the =IF() decides which VLOOKUP to perform.
ID No. 1 2 3 4 5 Name Alan Eric Carol Bob David Salary 10,000 12,000 8,000 15,000 12,000
Type Employee Name or ID : 3 The Salary is : 8,000 =IF(ISTEXT(E33),VLOOKUP(E33,D27:E31,2,FALSE),VLOOKUP(E33,C27:E31,3,FALSE))
salary of an employee.
de, and then
31,3,FALSE))
Values 120 800 100 120 250 What Does It Do ?
Highest Value 2nd Highest Value 3rd Highest Value 4th Highest Value 5th Highest Value
800 250 120 120 100
=LARGE(C4:C8,1) =LARGE(C4:C8,2) =LARGE(C4:C8,3) =LARGE(C4:C8,4) =LARGE(C4:C8,5)
This function examines a list of values and picks the value at a user specified position in the list.
Syntax
=LARGE(ListOfNumbersToExamine,PositionToPickFrom)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used to calculate the top 3 sales figures between Jan, Feb and Mar.
Sales North South East West Jan 5,000 5,800 3,500 12,000 Feb 6,000 7,000 2,000 4,000 12,000 10,000 7,000 Mar 4,500 3,000 10,000 6,000 =LARGE(D24:F27,1) =LARGE(D24:F27,2) =LARGE(D24:F27,3)
Highest Value 2nd Highest Value 3rd Highest Value Note
Another way to find the Highest and Lowest values would have been to use the =MAX() and =MIN() functions.
Highest Lowest 12,000 2,000 =MAX(D24:F27) =MIN(D24:F27)
Numbers 6 12 34 What Does It Do ? 20 18 96
Least Common Multiple #N/A #N/A #N/A
=LCM(C4,D4) =LCM(C5,D5) =LCM(C6,D6)
This function calculate the Least Common Multiple, which is the smallest number that can be divided by each of the given numbers.
Syntax
=LCM(Number1,Number2,Number3... through to Number29)

Formatting
Text Alan Jones Alan Jones Alan Jones Cardiff ABC123 What Does It Do ?
Number Of Characters Required 1 2 3 6 4
Left String A Al Ala Cardif ABC1
=LEFT(C4,D4) =LEFT(C5,D5) =LEFT(C6,D6) =LEFT(C7,D7) =LEFT(C8,D8)
This function displays a specified number of characters from the left hand side of a piece of text.
Syntax
=LEFT(OriginalText,NumberOfCharactersRequired)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used to extract the first name of a person from their full name. The =FIND() function was used to locate position of the space between the first and second name. The length of the first name is therefore the position of the space minus one character. The =LEFT() function can now extract the first name based on the position of the space.
Full Name Alan Jones Bob Smith Carol Williams First Name Alan Bob Carol
=LEFT(C27,FIND(" ",C27)-1) =LEFT(C28,FIND(" ",C28)-1) =LEFT(C29,FIND(" ",C29)-1)
full name. first and second name. e character. of the space.
Text Alan Jones Bob Smith Carol Williams Cardiff ABC123 What Does It Do ?
Length 10 9 14 7 6
=LEN(C4) =LEN(C5) =LEN(C6) =LEN(C7) =LEN(C8)
This function counts the number of characters, including spaces and numbers, in a piece of text.
Syntax
=LEN(Text)
Formatting
No Special formatting is needed.

Example
This example shows how the =LEN() function is used in a formula which extracts the second name from a text entry containing both first and second names.
Original Text Carol Williams
=FIND(" ",C24)
This is the position of the space.

Carol Williams 8 =LEN(C24)-FIND(" ",C24)
This is the length of the second name. Calculated by taking the overall length of the complete name and subtracting the position of the space.
=RIGHT(C24,LEN(C24)-FIND(" ",C24))
This is just the second name. Calculated by using the =RIGHT() function to extract the rightmost characters up to the length of the second name.
bers, in a piece of text.
ngth of the complete of the space.
function to extract
Name Alan Bob Carol David Eric Francis Gail
Jan 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Feb 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 Eric 77
Mar 97 69 45 51 77 28 73
Type a Name in this cell : The March value for this person is : What Does It Do ?
=LOOKUP(F12,D4:G10)
This function looks for a piece of information in a list, and then picks an item from the last cell in the adjacent row or column. It always picks the data from the end of the row or column, so it is no good if you need to pick data from part way across a list, (use VLOOKUP or HLOOKUP). The way in which the function decides whether to pick from the row or column is based on the size of the table. If the table has more rows than columns : the function will look down the left most column trying to find a match for the piece of information you asked it to look for. When a match is found, the function will look across to the right most column to pick the last entry on the row.
If the table has the same amount of rows and columns : the function will look down the left most column and work in just the same way as if the table had more rows than columns, as in the description above. If the table has more columns than rows : the function will look across the top row trying to find a match for the piece of information you have asked it to look for. When a match is found, the function will then look down to the bottom cell of the column to pick the last entry of the column.
Syntax
=LOOKUP(WhatToLookFor,RangeToLookIn) The WhatToLookFor should be a single item.
The RangeToLook in can be either horizontal or vertical. Be careful not to include unnecessary heading in the range as these will cause errors.
Example 1 Example 2
In this table there are more rows than columns, so the column heading of Jan is not included in the lookup range.
Jan Alan Bob Carol David Eric Fred Formatting 100 100 100 100 100 100
In this table there are more columns than rows, so the row heading of Jan is not included in the lookup range.
Alan 100 Bob 100 Carol 100
Jan

Problems
The list of information to be looked through must be sorted in ascending order, otherwise errors will occur, either as #N/A or incorrect results. Table 1 shows the Name column sorted alphabetically, the results of using =LOOKUP() will be correct. Table 2 shows the same data, but not sorted. Sometimes the results will be correct, but other times the result will be an #N/A error or incorrect figure.
Table 1 Name Alan Bob Carol David Eric Francis Gail Name : Value : Table 2 Name David Eric Alan Bob Carol Francis Gail Name : Value :
Jan 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Eric
Feb 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
Mar 97 69 45 51 77 28 73
Jan 40 50 10 20 30 60 70 Eric
Feb 110 120 80 90 100 130 140
77 =LOOKUP(C88,B80:E86)
45 =LOOKUP(H88,G80:J86)
most column of information
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Mar 51 77 97 69 45 28 73
H88,G80:J86)
Name Alan Bob Carol David Eric Francis Gail
Jan 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Feb 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 Eric 120
Mar 97 69 45 51 77 28 73
Type a Name in this cell : The Feb value for this person is : What Does It Do ?
=LOOKUP(F12,D4:G10,F4:F10)
This function looks for a piece of information in a list, and then picks an item from a second range of cells.
Syntax
=LOOKUP(WhatToLookFor,RangeToLookIn,RangeToPickFrom) The WhatToLookFor should be a single item. The RangeToLook in can be either horizontal or vertical. The RangeToPickFrom must have the same number of cells in it as the RangeToLookin. Be careful not to include unnecessary heading in the ranges as these will cause errors.
Formatting

Example
The following example shows how the =LOOKUP() function was used to match a name typed in cell G41 against the list of names in C38:C43. When a match is found the =LOOKUP() then picks from the second range E38:J38. If the name Carol is used, the match is made in the third cell of the list of names, and then the function picks the third cell from the list of values.
RangeToLookIn Alan Bob Carol David Eric Fred 5 10 RangeToPickFrom 15 20 25
Type a name : Value :
Carol 15 =LOOKUP(G41,C38:C43,E38:J38)
Problems
The list of information to be looked through must be sorted in ascending order, otherwise errors
will occur, either as #N/A or incorrect results.
30
wise errors
Upper Case Text ALAN JONES BOB SMITH CAROL WILLIAMS CARDIFF ABC123 What Does It Do ?
Lower Case alan jones bob smith carol williams cardiff abc123
=LOWER(C4) =LOWER(C5) =LOWER(C6) =LOWER(C7) =LOWER(C8)
This function converts all characters in a piece of text to lower case.

Syntax
=LOWER(TextToConvert)
Formatting
Names Bob Alan David Carol Type a name to look for : Alan Type a value : Value position : =MATCH(I9,I4:I7,1)
The position of Alan is : 2 =MATCH(E9,E4:E7,0) What Does It Do ?
This function looks for an item in a list and shows its position. It can be used with text and numbers. It can look for an exact match or an approximate match.
Syntax
=MATCH(WhatToLookFor,WhereToLook,TypeOfMatch) The TypeOfMatch either 0, 1 or -1. Using 0 will look for an exact match. If no match is found the #NA error will be shown. Using 1 will look for an exact match, or the next lowest number if no exact match exists. If there is no match or next lowest number the error #NA is shown. The list of values being examined must be sorted for this to work correctly. Using -1 will look for an exact match, or the next highest number if no exact match exists. If there is no exact match or next highest number the error #NA is shown. The list must be sorted for this to work properly.
Examples 1
Using the 0 option suitable for an exact match. The Ascending list gives the exact match. The Descending list gives the exact match. The Wrong Value list cannot find an exact match, so the #NA is shown. Ascending
10 20 30 40 20 2
Descending
40 30 20 10 20 3
Wrong Value
10 20 30 40 25 #N/A
=MATCH(G45,G40:G43,0)
Example 2
Using the 1 option suitable for a ascending list to find an exact or next lowest match. The Ascending list gives the exact match. The Descending list gives the #NA error. The Wrong Value list finds the next lowest number.. Ascending
10 20 30 40 20 2
Descending
40 30 20 10 20 #N/A
Wrong Value
10 20 30 40 25 2
=MATCH(G62,G57:G60,1)
Example 3
Using the -1 option suitable for a descending list to find an exact or next highest match. The Ascending list gives the #NA error. The Descending list gives the exact match. The Wrong Value list finds the next highest number.
Ascending 10 20 30 40 20 #N/A Descending 40 30 20 10 20 3 Wrong Value 40 30 20 10 25 2 =MATCH(G79,G74:G77,-1)
Example 4
The tables below were used to by a bus company taking booking for bus tours. They need to allocate a bus with enough seats for the all the passengers. The list of bus sizes has been entered in a list. The number of passengers on the tour is then entered. The =MATCH() function looks down the list to find the bus with enough seats. If the number of passengers is not an exact match, the next biggest bus will be picked. After the =MATCH() function has found the bus, the =INDEX() function has been used to look down the list again and pick out the actual bus size required.
Bus Size 54 50 Passengers on the tour : 23 Bus size needed : 50 =INDEX(D95:D99,MATCH(H94,D95:D99,-1),0)
Bus 1 Bus 2
Bus 3 Bus 4 Bus 5
22 15 6
Example 5
The tables below were used by a school to calculate the exam grades for pupils. The list of grade breakpoints was entered in a list. The pupils scores were entered in another list. The pupils scores are compared against the breakpoints. If an exact match is not found, the next lowest breakpoint is used. The =INDEX() function then looks down the Grade list to find the grade.
Exam Score 0 50 90 95 Grade Fail Pass Merit Distinction Pupil Score Grade Alan 60 Pass Bob 6 Fail Carol 97 Distinction David 89 Pass =INDEX(D111:D114,MATCH(G114,C111:C114,1),0)
Values 250 600 1000 4000 1000 3 =MATCH(I9,I4:I7,1)
atch exists.
match exists.
est match.
5:D99,-1),0)
:C114,1),0)
Values 120 Dates 1-Jan-98 What Does It Do ?
800
100
120
250
Maximum 800 Maximum 27-Dec-98
25-Dec-98
31-Mar-98
27-Dec-98
4-Jul-98
This function picks the highest value from a list of data.

Syntax
=MAX(Range1,Range2,Range3... through to Range30)

Formatting

Example
In the following example the =MAX() function has been used to find the highest value for each region, month and overall.
Sales North South East West Month Max Overall Max Jan 5,000 5,800 3,500 12,000 12,000 12,000 =MAX(C23:E26) Feb 6,000 7,000 2,000 4,000 7,000 Mar 4,500 3,000 10,000 6,000 10,000 =MAX(E23:E26) Region Max 6,000 7,000 10,000 12,000
=MAX(C23:E23)
=MAX(C4:G4)
=MAX(C7:G7)
hest value for
MAX(C23:E23)
Value1 20 2000 10 Value1 20 20 What Does It Do ?
Value2 50 1000 20 Value2 40 20
Value3 10 10 40 Value3 30 40
Value4 30 20 40 Value4 10 20
Value5 40 8000 40
Median 30 1000 40 Median 25 20
=MEDIAN(C4:G4) =MEDIAN(C6:G6) =MEDIAN(C8:G8)
=MEDIAN(C11:F11) =MEDIAN(C13:F13)
This function finds the median value of a group of values. The median is not the average, it is the half way point where half the numbers in the group are larger than it and half the numbers are less than it. If there is no exact median number in the group, the two nearest the half way point are added and their average is used as the median.
Syntax
=MEDIAN(Range1,Range2,Range3... through to Range30)

Formatting
=MEDIAN(C4:G4) =MEDIAN(C6:G6) =MEDIAN(C8:G8)
=MEDIAN(C11:F11) =MEDIAN(C13:F13)
mbers in the group are
lf way point are
Text ABCDEDF ABCDEDF ABCDEDF ABC-100-DEF ABC-200-DEF ABC-300-DEF Item Size: Large Item Size: Medium Item Size: Small What Does It Do ?
Start Position 1 2 5 100 200 300 Large Medium Small
How Many Characters 3 3 2 =MID(C8,5,3) =MID(C9,5,3) =MID(C10,5,3)
Mid String ABC =MID(C4,D4,E4) BCD =MID(C5,D5,E5) ED =MID(C6,D6,E6)
=MID(C12,12,99) =MID(C13,12,99) =MID(C14,12,99)
This function picks out a piece of text from the middle of a text entry. The function needs to know at what point it should start, and how many characters to pick. If the number of characters to pick exceeds what is available, only the available characters will be picked.
Syntax
=MID(OriginalText,PositionToStartPicking,NumberOfCharactersToPick)
Formatting

Example 1
The following table uses the =MID() function to extract a post code from a branch ID used by a company. It is assumed that all branch ID's follow the same format with the letters identifying the postal region being in the 5th and 6th positions.
Branch ID DRS-CF-476 DRS-WA-842 HLT-NP-190 Postal Region CF WA NP
=MID(C35,5,2) =MID(C36,5,2) =MID(C37,5,2)
Example 2
This example shows how to extract an item which is of variable length, which is inside a piece of text which has no standard format, other than the required text is always between two slash / symbols.
Full Branch Code DRS/STC/872 Postal Region STC
HDRS/FC/111 FC S/NORTH/874 NORTH HQ/K/875 K SPECIAL/UK & FR/876 UK & FR =MID(C50,FIND("/",C50)+1,FIND("/",C50,FIND("/",C50)+1)-FIND("/",C50)-1) Find the first /, plus 1 for the Start of the code. Find the second /, occurring after the first / Calculate the length of the text to extract, by subtracting the position of the first / from the position of the second /
Values 120 Dates 1-Jan-98 What Does It Do ?
800
100
120
250
Minimum 100 Maximum 1-Jan-98
25-Dec-98
31-Mar-98
27-Dec-98
4-Jul-98
This function picks the lowest value from a list of data.

Syntax
=MIN(Range1,Range2,Range3... through to Range30)

Formatting

Example
In the following example the =MIN() function has been used to find the lowest value for each region, month and overall.
Sales North South East West Month MIN Overall MIN Jan 5,000 5,800 3,500 12,000 3,500 2,000 =MIN(C23:E26) Feb 6,000 7,000 2,000 4,000 2,000 Mar 4,500 3,000 10,000 6,000 3,000 =MIN(E23:E26) Region Min 4,500 3,000 2,000 4,000
=MIN(C23:E23)
=MIN(C4:G4)
=MIN(C7:G7)
est value for
MIN(C23:E23)
Number 5/29/2012 15:23 9:15:00 PM 0.02 0.52 1.52 What Does It Do?
Minute 23 15 28 28 28
=MINUTE(D4) =MINUTE(D5) =MINUTE(D6) =MINUTE(D7) =MINUTE(D8)
The function will show the minute of the hour based upon a time or a number. Only the fraction part of the number is used as it is this which relates to time of day.
Syntax
=MINUTE(Number)
Formatting

Example
The =REPT() function has been used to make a digital display for the current time. The time functions of =HOUR(), =MINUTE() and =SECOND() have been used in conjunction with the =NOW() as the basis for the number of repeats. To update the clock press the function key F9.
Clock Hour ||||||||||||||| 15 Minute ||||||||||||||||||||||| 23 Second ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| 31 =REPT("|",HOUR(NOW()))&" "&TEXT(HOUR(NOW()),"00") =REPT("|",MINUTE(NOW()))&" "&TEXT(MINUTE(NOW()),"00") =REPT("|",SECOND(NOW()))&" "&TEXT(SECOND(NOW()),"00")
Related Information
To convert a time in hh:mm format to decimal format.

Enter a time in hh:mm format : The same time converted to a decimal : To extract the hours as a decimal : To extract the minutes as a decimal : 2:45 2.75 2 0.75 =F38*24 =INT(F38*24) =MOD(F38*24,1)
To convert a time in decimal format to hh:mm format.
Enter a time in decimal format : The same time converted to hh:mm format is : To extract the hours in hh:mm format : To extract the minutes in hh:mm format :
3.75 3:45 3:00 0:45 =F49/24 =INT(F49)/24 =MOD(F49,1)/24
The three formula above have also been formatted as hh:mm using the Format, Cells, Number, Time command.
What Does It Do ?
This function multiplies one range of values with another range of values. The ranges do not have to be of equal size. The dimensions of the result range is in direct proportion to dimensions of the two input ranges. It is an Array function and must be entered using the Ctrl+Shift+Enter combination.
Syntax
=MMULT(Range1,Range2)
Formatting

Example
The following tables were used by a company producing boxes of chocolates. The types of chocolate produced were Milk, Dark and White. The company boxed the chocolates in three differing mixtures of Milk, Dark and White. In the run up to Christmas customers ordered various quantities of each box. The chocolate company now needed to know what quantity of each type of chocolate to produce. The =MMULT() function was used to multiply the contents of boxes by the customer orders. The result of the =MMULT() is the total number of each type of chocolate to produce.
Chocolates in the box Milk Dark White 50 50 50 30 20 10 20 5 5 Customers Orders Standard Economy 400 500
Size Giant Standard Economy
Giant 300
Quantity To Produce Milk Dark White 37,000 25,500 21,500 {=MMULT(C32:E32,C26:E28)} In all three cells How It Was Done
Cells C36 to E36 were selected. The formula =MMULT(C32:E32,C26:E28) was typed, (but not yet entered). The keys Ctrl+Shift+Enter were pressed to confirm the entry as an array. The formula then showed the correct result.
Getting The Dimensions Correct
The dimensions of the Result range are directly related to the two input ranges. The number of rows in the Result should be equal to the rows in Range1. The number of columns in the Result should be equal to the columns in Range2.
Example 2
The following tables were used by the chocolate company to calculate the amount of ingredients needed to produce batches of chocolate. The company has four factories, each of which has to order enough Butter, Eggs and Sugar to ensure they can meet production targets. Range 1 contains the planned production of Milk and Dark chocolate for each factory. Range 2 contains the amount Butter, Eggs and Sugar needed to make 1 unit of Milk or Plain. The Result range shows the quantities of each ingredient that will have to be ordered to meet the production target. Note the depth of the Result is the same as the depth of Range 1, and the width of the Result is the same as the width of Range 2. Range 1
Production Factory 1 Factory 2 Factory 3 Factory 4 Milk 20 20 10 20 Dark 0 1 5 10 Ingredients Milk Dark Butter 1 2
Range 2
Eggs 3 2 Sugar 10 5
Result
Ingredients To Order Factory 1 Factory 2 Factory 3 Factory 4 Butter 20 22 20 40 Eggs 60 62 40 80 Sugar 200 205 125 250
{=MMULT(C69:D72,G69:I70)} In all cells
Hint
To get a feel for how the =MMULT() function operates, set all values in Range1 and Range2 to zero 0, then change a single value in each.
Number 12 20 18 9 24 What Does It Do ?
Divisor 5 7 3 2 7
Remainder 2 6 0 1 3
=MOD(C4,D4) =MOD(C5,D5) =MOD(C6,D6) =MOD(C7,D7) =MOD(C8,D8)
This function calculates the remainder after a number has been divided by another number.
Syntax
=MOD(Number,Divisor)
Formatting
another number.
Value1 20 40 10 20 10 10 What Does It Do ?
Value2 50 20 10 20 20 20
Value3 10 40 99 99 20 30
Value4 10 10 20 10 99 40
Value5 40 40 20 10 10 50
Mode 10 40 10 20 10 #N/A
=MODE(C4:G4) =MODE(C6:G6) =MODE(C8:G8) =MODE(C9:G9) =MODE(C10:G10) =MODE(C12:G12)
This function displays the most frequently occurring number in a group of numbers. For it to work correctly there must be at least two numbers which are the same. If all the values in the group are unique the function shows the error #N/A. When there is more than one set of duplicates, the number closest to the beginning of the group will be used. (Which is not really an accurate answer!)
Syntax
=MODE(Range1,Range2,Range3... through to Range30)

Formatting

Example
The following table shows garments sold in a clothes shop. The shopkeeper wants to keep track of the most commonly sold size. The =MODE() function has been used to calulate this.
Order 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 Garmet Blouse Skirt Shirt Blouse Skirt Dress Shirt Blouse Dress Shirt Dress Skirt Skirt Shirt Dress Size 10 10 8 10 12 8 10 10 8 10 12 12 10 10 8
Most frequently ordered size :
10 =MODE(D33:D52)
Count of size 8 :
6 =COUNTIF(D33:D52,"8") 11 =COUNTIF(D33:D52,"10") 3 =COUNTIF(D33:D52,"12")
Count of size 10 :
Count of size 12 :
016 017 018 019 020 Note
Shirt Blouse Blouse Dress Skirt
10 10 8 10 8
If the =AVERAGE() function had been used the answer would have been : 9.7 This figure is of no benefit to the shopkeeper as there are no garmets of this size!
Original Date 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 What Does It Do?
Month 1 January
=MONTH(C4) =MONTH(C5)
This function extracts the month from a complete date.

Syntax
=MONTH(Date)
Formatting
Normally the result will be a number, but this can be formatted to show the actual month by using Format,Cells,Number,Custom and using the code mmm or mmmm.
Example
The =MONTH function has been used to calculate the name of the month for your birthday.
Please enter your date of birth in the format dd/mm/yy You were born in 3/25/1962 January
=MONTH(F20)
Number 110 120 150 160 170 What Does It Do ?
Multiple 50 50 50 50 50
Rounded Value #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
=MROUND(C4,D4) =MROUND(C5,D5) =MROUND(C6,D6) =MROUND(C7,D7) =MROUND(C8,D8)
This function rounds a number up or down to the nearest multiple specified by the user.
Syntax
=MROUND(NumberToRound,MultipleToUse)
Formatting
Original 1 3 1/2 3.5 3.50% 25-Dec-98 TRUE FALSE Hello
Converted 1 3.5 3.5 0.035 36154 1 0 0 0
=N(C4) =N(C5) =N(C6) =N(C7) =N(C8) =N(C9) =N(C10) =N(C11) =N(C12)
What Does It Do ?
This function converts a numeric entry to its mathematical value. Anything which will not convert is shown as 0 zero. Excel does not really need this function, due to the fact that Excel calculates in this way naturally. The function is included for compatibility with other spreadsheet programs.
Syntax
=N(NumericEntry)
Formatting
#N/A Value 10 30 Test 11 #N/A 31 Sales 100 #N/A #N/A 200 #N/A
=NA()
=IF(ISBLANK(C6),NA(),C6+1) =IF(ISBLANK(C7),NA(),C7+1) =IF(ISBLANK(C8),NA(),C8+1)
North South East West Total What Does It Do ?
=NA() =NA() =SUM(D11:D14)
This function is a place marker used to indicate that required information is Not Available. It can be type directly in to a cell as =NA() or it can be used as part of a calculation. When the =NA() is used, any calculations which depend upon the cell will also show #NA. It is used to indicate that all the data has not yet been entered in to the spreadsheet.
Syntax
=NA()
Formatting

Example
The following table was used by a company to calculate the monthly Wage of an employee. The Salary and Tax percentage are entered. The Tax is then deducted from the Salary to calculate the Wage. Table 1 shows that when the Tax is not entered, the Wage is still calculated. On a large spreadsheet this may go unnoticed and the wrong Wage paid. Table 1
Alan Bob Carol Salary 1000 1000 1000 Tax % 25% 20% Pay 750 1000 800 =C39-C39*D39 =C40-C40*D40 =C41-C41*D41
Table 2 shows how the =NA() has been inserted in the unknown Tax to act as a reminder that the Tax still needs to be entered. Table 2
Salary Tax % Pay
Alan Bob Carol
1000 1000 1000
25% #N/A 20%
750 #N/A 800
=C49-C49*D49 =C50-C50*D50 =C51-C51*D51
ation is Not Available. of a calculation. ell will also show #NA. he spreadsheet.
Wage of an employee.
x to act as a
Start Date 1-Mar-98 25-Apr-98 24-Dec-98 What Does It Do?
End Date 7-Mar-98 30-Jul-98 5-Jan-99
Work Days #N/A #N/A #N/A
This function will calculate the number of working days between two dates. It will exclude weekends and any holidays.
Syntax
=NETWORKDAYS(StartDate,EndDate,Holidays) Holidays : This is a list of dates which will be excluded from the calculation, such as Xmas and Bank holidays.
Formatting
The result will be shown as a number.

Note
The calculation does not include the last day. The result of using 1-Jan-98 and 5-Jan-98 will give a result of 4. To correct this add 1 to the result. =NETWORKDAYS(Start,End,Holidays)+1
Example
The following example shows how a list of Holidays can be created.

Start Date Mon 02-Mar-98 Mon 02-Mar-98 Mon 27-Apr-98 End Date Fri 06-Mar-98 Fri 13-Mar-98 Fri 01-May-98 Holidays 1-May-98 25-Dec-98 1-Jan-97 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-99 Work Days #N/A #N/A #N/A
=NETWORKDAYS(B28,C28,C33:C37) =NETWORKDAYS(B29,C29,C33:C37) =NETWORKDAYS(B30,C30,C33:C37)
Bank Holiday Xmas New Year New Year New Year
=NETWORKDAYS(C4,D4) =NETWORKDAYS(C5,D5) =NETWORKDAYS(C6,D6)
ween two dates.
m the calculation, such as Xmas
using 1-Jan-98 and 5-Jan-98 will WORKDAYS(Start,End,Holidays)+1
ETWORKDAYS(B28,C28,C33:C37) ETWORKDAYS(B29,C29,C33:C37) ETWORKDAYS(B30,C30,C33:C37)
Cells To Test 10 20 10 20 10 20 1-Jan-98 1-Feb-98 Hello Goodbye Hello Hello What Does It Do ?
Result TRUE TRUE FALSE TRUE TRUE FALSE
=NOT(C4>D4) =NOT(C5=D5) =NOT(C6<D6) =NOT(C7>D7) =NOT(C8=D8) =NOT(C9=D9)
This function performs a test to see if the test fails. (A type of reverse logic). If the test fails, the result is TRUE. If the test is met, then the result is FALSE.
Syntax
=NOT(TestToPerform) The TestToPerform can be reference to cells or another calculation.

Formatting

Example
The following table was used by a library to track books borrowed. The date the book was Taken out is entered. The period of the Loan is entered. The date the book was returned is entered. The =NOT() function has been used to calculate whether the book was returned within the correct time, by adding the Loan value to the Taken date. If the book was not returned on time the result Overdue is shown, otherwise OK is shown.
Taken 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 Loan 14 14 14 Returned 5-Jan-98 15-Jan-98 20-Jan-98 Status OK OK Overdue
=IF(NOT(D33<=B33+C33),"Overdue","OK") =IF(NOT(D34<=B34+C34),"Overdue","OK") =IF(NOT(D35<=B35+C35),"Overdue","OK")
The current Date and Time 5/29/2012 15:23 41058.64133 What Does It Do?
=NOW() =NOW()
This function shows the current date and time. The result will be updated each time the worksheet is opened and every time an entry is made anywhere on the worksheet.
Syntax
=NOW()
Formatting
The result will be shown as a date and time. If it is formatted to show as a number the integer part is used for the date and the decimal portion represent the time.
Number 2 2.4 2.9 3 3.4 3.9 What Does It Do ?
Rounded To Next Odd 3 3 3 3 5 5
=ODD(C4) =ODD(C5) =ODD(C6) =ODD(C7) =ODD(C8) =ODD(C9)
This function rounds a number up to the next highest whole odd number.
Syntax
=ODD(NumberToBeRounded)
Formatting
Order No. AB001 AB002 AB003 AB004 What Does It Do?
Cost 1000 1000 2000 5000
Payment Type Cash Visa Cheque Delta
Handling Charge 5 5
=IF(OR(E4="Visa",E4="Delta"),5,0) =IF(OR(E5="Visa",E5="Delta"),5,0) =IF(OR(E6="Visa",E6="Delta"),5,0) =IF(OR(E7="Visa",E7="Delta"),5,0)
This function tests two or more conditions to see if any of them are true. It can be used to test that at least one of a series of numbers meets certain conditions. Normally the OR() function would be used in conjunction with a function such as =IF().
Syntax
=OR(Test1,Test2) Note that there can be up to 30 possible tests.

Formatting
When used by itself it will show TRUE or FALSE.

Example
The following table shows a list of orders taken by a company. A handling charge of 5 is made on all orders paid by Visa or Delta cards. The =OR() function has been used to determine whether the charge needs to be applied.
Payment Type Cash Visa Cheque Delta Handling Charge =IF(OR(E27="Visa",E27="Delta"),5,0) 5 5
Order No. AB001 AB002 AB003 AB004
Cost 1000 1000 2000 5000
="Delta"),5,0)
This is an example of a spreadsheet to calculate the best time interval to order stock.
Scenario A garage fits exhaust systems. The manager orders the exhausts on a regular basis.
Each time an order is made for new stock, there is a fixed administrative cost. The exhausts are kept in stock until needed.
Keeping the exhausts in stock incurs a cost due to capital tied up and warehouse costs.
The supplier of the Exhausts gives a discount on large orders.

Objective Find the time interval to order stock which will result in the lowest Admin and Warehouse costs. Input Data Cost of a single Exhaust system : Cost of keeping Exhaust in stock. (As a % of the stock value) : Quantity of Exhausts used per day : Admin cost each time new Exhausts are ordered : Average quantity of Exhausts in stock (As % of ordered quantity) : Ordering Intervals to evaluate. (Expressed in Days) : Suppliers first Price Break and Discount% offered : Suppliers second Price Break and Discount% offered : Output Ordering Interval In Days 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 Annual Ware Orders Annual house Per Year Admin Cost Costs 365 9,125 45 183 4,575 90 92 2,300 180 61 1,525 270 46 1,150 360 37 925 450 31 775 540 27 675 630 23 575 720 21 525 810 19 475 900 17 425 990 16 400 1,080 15 375 1,170 14 350 1,260 13 325 1,350 12 300 1,440 75 12% 10 25 0.5 2 200 750 1% 5%
Quantity Per Order 10 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320
Order Value 750 1,500 3,000 4,500 6,000 7,500 9,000 10,500 12,000 13,500 15,000 16,500 18,000 19,500 21,000 22,500 24,000
Order Discount 150 165 180 195 210 225 240
Annual Total 9,170 4,665 2,480 1,795 1,510 1,375 1,315 1,305 1,295 1,335 1,225 1,250 1,300 1,350 1,400 1,450 1,500
34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60
340 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600
25,500 27,000 28,500 30,000 31,500 33,000 34,500 36,000 37,500 39,000 40,500 42,000 43,500 45,000
255 270 285 300 315 330 345 360 375 390 405 420 435 450
11 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7
275 275 250 250 225 225 200 200 200 200 175 175 175 175
1,530 1,620 1,710 1,800 1,890 1,980 2,070 2,160 2,250 2,340 2,430 2,520 2,610 2,700
1,550 1,625 1,675 1,750 1,800 1,875 1,925 2,000 2,075 2,150 2,200 2,275 2,350 2,425
Things To Try Change the Discount % to 0% and 0%. Change the Ordering Interval to 1 or 30. Change the Cost of the Exhaust making it cheaper or more expensive. Change the Quantity used per day to a larger or smaller number. Explanation
Column A Ordering Interval In Days The first of these cells has the value 1 entered in it. This is the smallest ordering period, which would require stock to be ordered every day. The second cell picks the ordering interval from the Input Data table. The third and subsequent cells add the ordering interval to the previous cell to create
a list of values of the same interval.
Column B Quantity Per Order This is the number of Exhausts which will need to be ordered. Calculation : OrderingInterval * QuantityUsedPerDay Column C Order Value This is the value of the Order before any discount. Calculation : QuantityOrdered * CostOfExhaust Column D Order Discount The discount which can be subtracted from the order value. The discount is only given on orders which are equal to or greater than the Price Break values set by the supplier. Calculation : OrderValue * SupplierDiscount The supplier discount is calculated using the =IF() and the =AND() functions. If the OrderQuantity is equal to or above the first Price Break, but below the second Price Break, then the first Price Break discount is used.
=C29*IF(AND(B29>=$G$24,B29<$G$25),$H$24,IF(B29>=$G$25,$H$25,0))
If the OrderQuantity is equal to or above the second Price Break, the second Price Break discount is used.
=C29*IF(AND(B29>=$G$24,B29<$G$25),$H$24,IF(B29>=$G$25,$H$25,0)) If the OrderQuantity does not qualify for a discount, zero discount is used. =C29*IF(AND(B29>=$G$24,B29<$G$25),$H$24,IF(B29>=$G$25,$H$25,0))
Column E Orders Per Year This is how many orders will need to be made based upon the ordering interval. With an interval of 1, there will have to be 365 orders. Calculation : 365/OrderingInterval This calculation may give results which are decimal, such as 2.3 This decimal will cause problems, due to the fact that the number of orders must always be a whole number. The =CEILING() function has been used to 'round up' any decimals to the next highest whole number.
=CEILING(365/A29,1)
Column F Annual Admin Costs

This is the administration costs involved in making the orders.
Calculation : OrdersPerYear * AdminCost

=E29*$G$20
Column G Annual Warehouse Costs

This is the cost of keeping the stock in the warehouse.
It is based on the managers knowledge that on average the stock level is 50% of the quantity ordered. Calculation : QuantityOrdered * AverageStockLevel) * ExhaustCost * WarehousingCost
=(B29*$G$21)*$G$17*$G$18
Column H Annual Total This is the full yearly cost of ordering the Exhausts, based upon how frequently the orders are made.
It does not take in to account the actual costs of the Exhausts, as the manager only
wants to know what the lowest values for the overheads associated with ordering and storing the exhaust systems. However, the Discount figure is taken into account as this can be used to offset some of the overheads. Calculation : AnnualAdminCosts + AnnualWarehouseCosts - OrderDiscount
=F29+G29-D29
Column I
The Best Ordering Interval
This shows the Best ordering interval, giving the lowest annual overheads.
It compares the value in column H against the minimum value for all of column H.
If the two values match the word Best is shown, otherwise a dash is shown.
=IF(H29=MIN($H$29:$H$59),"Best","-")
The Best Ordering Interval Best -
dered every day. cell to create
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$25,$H$25,0))
25,$H$25,0))
25,$H$25,0))
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to offset some
There are no specific functions for calculating percentages. You have to use the skills you were taught in your maths class at school!
Finding a percentage of a value Initial value % to find Percentage value Example 1 120 25% 30 =D8*D9
A company is about to give its staff a pay rise. The wages department need to calculate the increases. Staff on different grades get different pay rises.
Grade A B C Name Alan Bob Carol David Elaine Frank % Rise 10% 15% 20% Grade A B C B C A Old Salary Increase 10,000 1,000 20,000 3,000 30,000 6,000 25,000 3,750 32,000 6,400 12,000 1,200
=E23*LOOKUP(D23,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20) =E24*LOOKUP(D24,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20) =E25*LOOKUP(D25,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20) =E26*LOOKUP(D26,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20) =E27*LOOKUP(D27,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20) =E28*LOOKUP(D28,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20)
Finding a percentage increase Initial value % increase Increased value Example 2 120 25% 150 =D33*D34+D33
A company is about to give its staff a pay rise. The wages department need to calculate the new salary including the % increase. Staff on different grades get different pay rises.
Grade A B C Name % Rise 10% 15% 20% Grade Old Salary Increase
Alan Bob Carol David Elaine Frank
A B C B C A
10,000 20,000 30,000 25,000 32,000 12,000
11,000 23,000 36,000 28,750 38,400 13,200
=E48*LOOKUP(D48,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20)+E48 =E49*LOOKUP(D49,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20)+E49 =E50*LOOKUP(D50,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20)+E50 =E51*LOOKUP(D51,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20)+E51 =E52*LOOKUP(D52,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20)+E52 =E53*LOOKUP(D53,$C$18:$C$20,$D$18:$D$20)+E53
Finding one value as percentage of another Value A Value B A as % of B 120 60 50% =D59/D58
You will need to format the result as % by using the % button on the toolbar.
Example 3
An manager has been asked to submit budget requirements for next year. The manger needs to specify what will be required each quarter. The manager knows what has been spent by each region in the previous year. By analysing the past years spending, the manager hopes to predict what will need to be spent in the next year.
Last years figures Region Q1 North South East West Total
Q2 9,000 7,000 2,000 8,000 26,000 2,000 4,000 8,000 9,000 23,000
Q3 9,000 9,000 7,000 6,000 31,000
Q4 7,000 5,000 3,000 5,000 20,000
Total 100,000
Last years Quarters as % of last years Total Region Q1 Q2 North 9% 2% South 7% 4% East 2% 8% West 8% 9% Total 26% 23% Next years budget 150,000 Next years estimated budget requirements Region Q1 Q2 North 13,500 3,000 South 10,500 6,000 East 3,000 12,000 West 12,000 13,500 Total 39,000 34,500
Q3 9% 9% 7% 6% 31%
Q4 7% 5% 3% 5% 20%
=G74/$H$78 =G75/$H$78 =G76/$H$78 =G77/$H$78 =G78/$H$78
Q3 13,500 13,500 10,500 9,000 46,500
Q4 10,500 7,500 4,500 7,500 30,000
=G82*$E$88 =G83*$E$88 =G84*$E$88 Total 150,000
Finding an original value after an increase has been applied Increased value % increase Original value Example 4 150 25% 120 =D100/(100%+D101)
An employ has to submit an expenses claim for travelling and accommodation. The claim needs to show the VAT tax portion of each receipt. Unfortunately the receipts held by the employee only show the total amount. The employee needs to split this total to show the original value and the VAT amount.
VAT rate Receipt Petrol Hotel Petrol 17.50% Total Actual Value Vat Value 10.00 8.51 1.49 235.00 200.00 35.00 117.50 100.00 17.50 =D115/(100%+$D$110)
=D113-D113/(100%+$D$110)
20,$D$18:$D$20)
20,$D$18:$D$20)
20,$D$18:$D$20)
20,$D$18:$D$20)
20,$D$18:$D$20)
20,$D$18:$D$20)
Pool Of Items 4 4 10 26 What Does It Do ?
Items In A Group 2 3 4 6
Permutations 12 24 5040 165,765,600
=PERMUT(C4,D4) =PERMUT(C5,D5) =PERMUT(C6,D6) =PERMUT(C7,D7)
This function calculates the maximum number of permutations given a fixed number of items. The internal order is significant, so AB and BA will be considered as two possible permutations. It could be used to calculate the possible number of 4 digit passwords from the digits 0 to 9.
Syntax
=PERMUT(PoolToPickFrom,ItemsInAGroup)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used to calculate the total number of 8 letter passwords which can be created by using all 26 letters of the alphabet.
Letter In Alphabet Password Size Permutations 26 8 62,990,928,000
In the case of a two letter password made from the letter A, B, C and D, the following twelve permutations would be possible.
ABCD Password 1 Password 2 Password 3 Password 4 Password 5 Password 6 AB AC AD BC BD CD Password 7 Password 8 Password 9 Password 10 Password 11 Password 12 BA CA DA CB DB DC
mber of items. e permutations. digits 0 to 9.
which can
p 3.14159265358979 What Does It Do ?
=PI()
This function is equal to the value of Pi. It is correct to 15 decimal places. It does not need any input, it is a self contained function.
Syntax
=PI()
Formatting

Example
To calculate the area of a circle.

Radius 5 25 Area 78.54 1963.50
=PI()*(C21^2)
Number 3 3 5 5 What Does It Do ?
Power 2 4 2 4
Result 9 81 25 625
=POWER(C4,D4) =POWER(C5,D5) =POWER(C6,D6) =POWER(C7,D7)
This function raises a number to a user specified power. It is the same as using the ^ operator, such as 3^4, which result is 81. Both the POWER() function and the ^ operator are the same as using 3*3*3*3.
Syntax
=POWER(NumberToBeRaised,Power)
Formatting

Example
To calculate the area of a circle.

Radius 5 25 Area 78.54 1963.50
=PI()*POWER(C22,2)
Numbers 2 5 3 3 10 7
Product 6 50 210 6300
=PRODUCT(C4,D4) =PRODUCT(C5:D5) =PRODUCT(C6:D6,10) =PRODUCT(C4:D6)
What Does It Do ?
This function multiples a group of numbers together. It is the same as using 2*3*5*10*3*7, which results in 6300.
Syntax
=PRODUCT(Number1,Number2,Number3... through to Number30) or =PRODUCT(RangeOfNumbers) or =PRODUCT(Number1,Range,Number2...)

Formatting
Original Text alan jones bob smith caRol wILLIAMS cardiff ABC123 What Does It Do ?
Proper Alan Jones Bob Smith Carol Williams Cardiff Abc123
=PROPER(C4) =PROPER(C5) =PROPER(C6) =PROPER(C7) =PROPER(C8)
This function converts the first letter of each word to uppercase, and all subsequent letters are converted to lower case.
Syntax
=PROPER(TextToConvert)
Formatting
Values 1 25 50 75 100
Quarter No. 0 1 2 3 4
Quartile 1 25 50 75 100
=QUARTILE(C4:C8,E4) =QUARTILE(C4:C8,E5) =QUARTILE(C4:C8,E6) =QUARTILE(C4:C8,E7) =QUARTILE(C4:C8,E8)
104 756 993 384 607
640 369 294 185 894
767 703 261 491 182
Quarter No. 0 1 2 3 4
Quartile 104 285.75 489 750 993
=QUARTILE(C12:F16,H12) =QUARTILE(C12:F16,H13) =QUARTILE(C12:F16,H14) =QUARTILE(C12:F16,H15) =QUARTILE(C12:F16,H16)
This function examines a group of values and then shows the values which are of the upper limits of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters of the data. The Quartile of 0 (zero) is actually lowest value, which can be obtained using the =MIN() function. The Quartile of 4 is actually highest value, which can be obtained using the =MAX() function.
Syntax
=QUARTILE(RangeToBeExamined,QuartileValue) The QuartileValue can only be 0,1,2,3 or 4.

Formatting
=QUARTILE(C12:F16,H12) =QUARTILE(C12:F16,H13) =QUARTILE(C12:F16,H14) =QUARTILE(C12:F16,H15) =QUARTILE(C12:F16,H16)
h are of the
ing the =MIN() function. e =MAX() function.
Number 12 20 46 What Does It Do ?
Divisor 5 3 15
Result #N/A #N/A #N/A
=QUOTIENT(C4,D4) =QUOTIENT(C5,D5) =QUOTIENT(C6,D6)
This function calculates the number of times a number can be divided by another number. It ignores any remainder, only showing the whole number.
Syntax
=QUOTIENT(NumberToBeDivided,Divisor)
Formatting

Example
The following example was used by a drinks merchant to calculate the number of crates which could be packed using bottles in stock. The merchant can only sell full crates. Table 1 calculates the crates by simple division. This however shows decimal fractions which are not needed. Table 1
Item Wine Champagne Rum Beer Bottles To Pack 126 200 15 250 Bottles Per Crate 12 8 4 20 Crates Needed 10.5 25 3.75 12.5
=D28/E28
Table 2 uses the =QUOTIENT() function to remove the decimal fraction to give the correct result. Table 2
Item Wine Champagne Rum Beer Bottles To Pack 126 200 15 250 Bottles Per Crate 12 8 6 20 Crates Needed #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
=QUOTIENT(D39,E39)
Random greater than or equal to 0 but less than 1. 0.85196022 Random greater than or equal to 0 but less than 10 9.592999633 Random between 5 and 10. 6.841998566 What Does It Do ? =RAND()*(10-5)+5 =RAND()*10 =RAND()
This function creates a random number >=0 but <1. The number will change each time the worksheet recalculates, or when F9 is pressed.
Syntax
=RAND()
Formatting

Examples
The following examples show how the =RAND() function has been used to randomly sort list of information. A list of cards has been entered in column C, and =RAND() in column D. By clicking inside the random numbers and then using Data, Sort or the Sort button the cards will be shuffled. The same technique has been used to generate a list of six winning lottery numbers.
Card Clubs 8 Clubs 6 Diamond 9 Spades 13 Clubs 9 Diamond 7 Diamond 4 Clubs 10 Spades 3 Hearts 6 Hearts 4 Diamond 8 Hearts 11 Clubs 3 Clubs 13 Random 0.8768206 0.7941222 0.7047925 0.8687898 0.720881 0.792155 0.8323955 0.2180398 0.0315085 0.0310017 0.7257187 0.2678807 0.8560467 0.8720969 0.8292411 Lottery 29 34 30 41 40 37 26 32 21 19 7 10 16 8 48 Random 0.165621773 0.031354814 0.403134266 0.971831448 0.07415099 0.446325276 0.321362313 0.716139285 0.43901471 0.878474225 0.284608567 0.595885465 0.885352503 0.55909694 0.119947855
Spades 5 Diamond 3 Spades 2 Diamond 6 Clubs 5 Spades 1 Clubs 12 Hearts 10 Hearts 13 Spades 7 Spades 6 Diamond 12 Hearts 3 Hearts 5 Hearts 8 Hearts 1 Diamond 13 Hearts 9 Clubs 4 Diamond 5 Spades 4 Clubs 1 Spades 8 Hearts 7 Diamond 1 Clubs 2 Hearts 2 Diamond 11 Clubs 7 Spades 12 Spades 10 Clubs 11 Diamond 2 Diamond 10 Spades 9 Spades 11 Hearts 12
0.0253693 0.9816798 0.6014566 0.6890822 0.9794963 0.920434 0.3572429 0.7511373 0.847191 0.6005401 0.4623579 0.4338561 0.6592817 0.7707406 0.8862392 0.9858608 0.2010442 0.8875362 0.1973801 0.7574896 0.2785638 0.3681394 0.7584192 0.3675881 0.1215419 0.9666093 0.4289593 0.2667328 0.0144812 0.7760917 0.4146908 0.4987862 0.2084725 0.2391817 0.4888966 0.6792065 0.790044
43 44 4 3 45 47 49 35 27 1 13 31 5 18 39 23 12 11 20 33 42 24 2 14 25 9 38 15 28 17 6 22 46 36
0.776536982 0.717396783 0.576687525 0.156916545 0.02999694 0.995166864 0.948612261 0.441879197 0.943737506 0.136848945 0.612077685 0.962988781 0.758744712 0.859261131 0.080601796 0.468253281 0.57675924 0.589035348 0.878453253 0.989505752 0.131880613 0.095829487 0.061459667 0.35973893 0.860160084 0.094957031 0.162060025 0.415573813 0.852158747 0.003809674 0.566117821 0.041640617 0.463672814 0.598039795
Low 5 1 What Does It Do ?
High 10 49
Random #N/A #N/A
=RANDBETWEEN(C4,D4) =RANDBETWEEN(C5,D5)
This function produces a random whole number between two specified numbers. The random number will change each time the spreadsheet is recalculated or F9 is pressed.
Syntax
=RANDOMBETWEEN(LowLimit,HighLimit)
Formatting

Example
The following table shows how the =RANDBETWEEN() has been used to generate six numbers to use for the National Lottery. Note that the function does not check to ensure all numbers are unique, the same number could be generated twice or more.
The Winning Ticket! #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A
Lottery Numbers 1 49
Press function Key F9 to recalculate.
=RANDBETWEEN($C$24,$D$24) =RANDBETWEEN($C$24,$D$24) =RANDBETWEEN($C$24,$D$24) =RANDBETWEEN($C$24,$D$24) =RANDBETWEEN($C$24,$D$24) =RANDBETWEEN($C$24,$D$24) =RANDBETWEEN($C$24,$D$24)
Duplicates! Spin again {=IF(SUM(1/COUNTIF(E24:E30,E24:E30))<>7,"Duplicates! Spin again","All OK")}
This formula is used to determine whether all the numbers are different. It is entered as an array using Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
or F9 is pressed.
enerate six same number
Number 1 Number 2 Number 3 Number 4 Number 5 Number 6 Bonus ball
Values 7 4 25 8 16
Ranking Position High to Low 4 5 1 3 2 Ranking Position Low to High 2 1 5 3 4 Ranking Position High to Low 5 2 4 2 1
=RANK(C4,C4:C8) =RANK(C5,C4:C8) =RANK(C6,C4:C8) =RANK(C7,C4:C8) =RANK(C8,C4:C8)
Values 7 4 25 8 16
=RANK(C11,C11:C15,1) =RANK(C12,C11:C15,1) =RANK(C13,C11:C15,1) =RANK(C14,C11:C15,1) =RANK(C15,C11:C15,1)
=RANK(C18,C18:C22) =RANK(C19,C18:C22) =RANK(C20,C18:C22) =RANK(C21,C18:C22) =RANK(C22,C18:C22)
This function calculates the position of a value in a list relative to the other values in the list. A typical usage would be to rank the times of athletes in a race to find the winner. The ranking can be done on an ascending (low to high) or descending (high to low) basis. If there are duplicate values in the list, they will be assigned the same rank. Subsequent ranks would not follow on sequentially, but would take into account the fact that there were duplicates. If the numbers 30, 20, 20 and 10 were ranked, 30 is ranked as 1, both 20's are ranked as 2, and the 10 would be ranked as 4.
Value 30 20 20 10 Syntax Rank 1 2 2 4
=RANK(B34,B34:B37) =RANK(B35,B34:B37) =RANK(B36,B34:B37) =RANK(B37,B34:B37)
=RANK(NumberToRank,ListOfNumbers,RankOrder) The RankOrder can be 0 zero or 1. Using 0 will rank larger numbers at the top. (This is optional, leaving it out has the same effect). Using 1 will rank small numbers at the top.
Formatting

Example
The following table was used to record the times for athletes competing in a race. The =RANK() function was then used to find their race positions based upon the finishing times.
Athlete John Alan David Brian Sue Alex Time 1:30 1:45 1:02 1:36 1:27 1:03 Race Position 4 6 1 5 3 2
=RANK(C53,C53:C58,1) =RANK(C54,C53:C58,1) =RANK(C55,C53:C58,1) =RANK(C56,C53:C58,1) =RANK(C57,C53:C58,1) =RANK(C58,C53:C58,1)
alues in the list.
h to low) basis. Subsequent ranks ere were duplicates. are ranked as 2, and
as the same effect).
n the finishing times.
Original Text ABCDEFGH ABCDEFGH ABCDEFGH ABCDEFGH What Does It Do ?
Start Position 2 2 2 2
Characters To Replace 1 5 1 5
New Character x x hello hello
Modified Text AxCDEFGH AxGH AhelloCDEFGH AhelloGH
=REPLACE(C4,D4,E4,F4) =REPLACE(C5,D5,E5,F5) =REPLACE(C6,D6,E6,F6) =REPLACE(C7,D7,E7,F7)
This function replaces a portion of text with a new piece of text. You need to specify where the replacement should start, how many characters to remove and what the new replacement text should be.
Syntax
=REPLACE(OriginalText,StartPosition,NumberOfCharactersToReplace,NewText)
Formatting
=REPLACE(C4,D4,E4,F4) =REPLACE(C5,D5,E5,F5) =REPLACE(C6,D6,E6,F6) =REPLACE(C7,D7,E7,F7)
Text To Repeat A AB | What Does It Do ?
Number Of Repeats 3 3 10 10
Repeated Text AAA ABABAB ---------||||||||||
=REPT(C4,D4) =REPT(C5,D5) =REPT(C6,D6) =REPT(C7,D7)
This function repeats a piece of text a specified number of times. You need to specify the text to be repeated and how many times to repeat it.
Syntax
=REPT(TextToRepeat,Repetitions) The maximum number of repetitions is 200.

Formatting

Example 1
The following table was used to display a simple histogram of sales figures. The =REPT() function uses the value of Sales, but this is divided by 100 to scale down the number of repetitions to below the maximum of 200.
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr Sales 1,000 5,000 3,000 2,000
|||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| =REPT("||",D29/100)
Example 2
The =REPT() function has been used to make a digital display for the current time. The time functions of =HOUR(), =MINUTE() and =SECOND() have been used in conjunction with the =NOW() as the basis for the number of repeats. To update the clock press the function key F9.
Clock Hour ||||||||||||||| 15 Minute ||||||||||||||||||||||| 23 Second ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| 31 =REPT("|",HOUR(NOW()))&" "&TEXT(HOUR(NOW()),"00") =REPT("|",MINUTE(NOW()))&" "&TEXT(MINUTE(NOW()),"00") =REPT("|",SECOND(NOW()))&" "&TEXT(SECOND(NOW()),"00")
scale down the
sed in conjunction
Original Text Alan Jones Alan Jones Alan Jones Cardiff ABC123 What Does It Do ?
Number Of Characters Required 1 2 3 6 4
Right String s es nes ardiff C123
=RIGHT(C4,D4) =RIGHT(C5,D5) =RIGHT(C6,D6) =RIGHT(C7,D7) =RIGHT(C8,D8)
This function displays a specified number of characters from the right hand side of a piece of text.
Syntax
=RIGHT(OriginalText,NumberOfCharactersRequired)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used to extract the second name of a person from their full name. The =FIND() function locates the position of the space between the first and second name. The length of the second name is calculated by subtracting the position of the space from the overall length of the full name. The =RIGHT() function can then extract the second name. Full Name
Alan Jones Bob Smith Carol Williams
Second Name
Jones Smith Williams
=RIGHT(C28,LEN(C28)-FIND(" ",C28)) =RIGHT(C29,LEN(C29)-FIND(" ",C29)) =RIGHT(C30,LEN(C30)-FIND(" ",C30))
r full name. cond name. space from
Number 1 2 3 5 10 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 What Does It Do ?
Roman I II III V X MCMXCVIII MCMXCVIII MLMVLIII MXMVIII MVMIII MVMIII MCMXCVIII MVMIII
=ROMAN(C4) =ROMAN(C5) =ROMAN(C6) =ROMAN(C7) =ROMAN(C8) =ROMAN(C9) =ROMAN(C10,0) =ROMAN(C11,1) =ROMAN(C12,2) =ROMAN(C13,3) =ROMAN(C14,4) =ROMAN(C15,TRUE) =ROMAN(C16,FALSE)
This function produces a number shown as Roman numerals in various formats.

Syntax
=ROMAN(NormalNumber,RomanNumberFormat) The RomanNumberFormat can be any of the following. 0 is Classic. This is used if no format is specified. 1 is more Concise. 2 is even more Concise. 3 is even more Concise still. 4 is Simplified. TRUE is Classic FALSE is Simplified
Formatting

Note
There is no function to do the opposite calculation of Roman to normal.
Number 1.47589 1.47589 1.47589 13643.47589 13643.47589 13643.47589 What Does It Do ?
Places To Round 0 1 2 -1 -2 -3
Rounded Number 1 1.5 1.48 13640 13600 14000
=ROUND(C4,D4) =ROUND(C5,D5) =ROUND(C6,D6) =ROUND(C7,D7) =ROUND(C8,D8) =ROUND(C9,D9)
This function rounds a number to a specified amount od decimal places. If 0 is used the number is rounded to the nearest whole number. If a negative amount of rounding is used the figures to the left of the decimal point are rounded.
Syntax
=ROUND(NumberToRound,DecimalPlacesToUse)
Formatting
Rounded Down 1 1.4 1.47 13640 13600 13000
=ROUNDDOWN(C4,D4) =ROUNDDOWN(C5,D5) =ROUNDDOWN(C6,D6) =ROUNDDOWN(C7,D7) =ROUNDDOWN(C8,D8) =ROUNDDOWN(C9,D9)
This function rounds a number down to a specified amount of decimal places. If 0 is used the number is rounded down to the nearest whole number. If a negative amount of rounding is used the figures to the left of the decimal point are rounded.
Syntax
=ROUNDDOWN(NumberToRound,DecimalPlacesToUse)
Formatting
Rounded Up 2 1.5 1.48 13650 13700 14000
=ROUNDUP(C4,D4) =ROUNDUP(C5,D5) =ROUNDUP(C6,D6) =ROUNDUP(C7,D7) =ROUNDUP(C8,D8) =ROUNDUP(C9,D9)
This function rounds a number up to a specified amount of decimal places. If 0 is used the number is rounded up to the nearest whole number. If a negative amount of rounding is used the figures to the left of the decimal point are rounded.
Syntax
=ROUNDUPNumberToRound,DecimalPlacesToUse)
Formatting
Number 29/May/12 15:23:31 12:00:00 PM 0.50 0.51 1.51 What Does It Do?
Second 31 0 0 24 24
=SECOND(C4) =SECOND(C5) =SECOND(C6) =SECOND(C7) =SECOND(C8)
The function will show the second of the minute based upon a time or a number. Only the fraction part of the number is used as it is this which relates to time of day.
Syntax
=SECOND(Number)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used by a telephone compnay to calculate the cost of a call. The telephone company only deals in seconds which are a multiple of 5. The seconds in a call are rounded up to the nearest multiple of 5 before the bill is calculated. The Duration of the call is entered. The =MINUTES() function calculates the total number of minutes. The =SECOND() function calculates the total number of seconds. The =CEILING() function rounds the seconds up to the nearest muliple of 5. The Cost of the call is then calculated.
Cost Per Second : 0.01
Duration 0:01:08 0:02:03 0:01:47
Billed Duration Minutes Seconds Cost 1 10 0.70 2 5 1.25 1 50 1.10 =CEILING(SECOND(C36),5)
You can view all the formula on the worksheet by pressing Ctrl and `. The ' is the left single quote usually found on the key to left of number 1. Press Ctrl and ` to see the formula below. (The screen may look a bit odd.) Press the same combination to see the original view.
10 30 50 70 20 40 60 80 30 70 60 30
Value 10 20 0 -10 -20 What Does It Do ?
Positive or Negative 1 1 0 -1 -1
=SIGN(C4) =SIGN(C5) =SIGN(C6) =SIGN(C7) =SIGN(C8)
This function tests a value to determine whether it is positive or negative. If the value is positive the result is 1. If the value is negative the result is -1. If the value is zero 0 the result is 0.
Syntax
=SIGN(CellToTest) The CellToTest can be a cell or a calculation.

Formatting
Cost Salvage Life Straight Line Depreciation
12,000 2,000 4 2,500
=SLN(F3,F4,F5)
Purchase Value Of A New Car Second Hand Value Number Of Years Ownership Annual Straight Line Depreciation What Does It Do ?
20,000 8,000 6 2,000
=SLN(F9,F10,F11)
This function calculates the Straight Line Depreciation of an item. (Also known as Fixed Instalment method). The Straight Line Depreciation is how much the value of an item reduced during a specific period of time. The result is a uniform depreciation value. An example would be if you bought a new car for 20,000, then kept it for 6 years. At the end of your ownership you sell the car for 8,000. The difference between the original and the trade in price is 20,000 - 8,000 which is 12,000. Because you owned the car for 6 years, the SLN is calculated as 12,000 / 6 which is 2,000.
Syntax
=SLN(OriginalCost,SellingPrice,LengthOfOwnership) The LengthOfOwnership can be any time period, days, months or years. However, the SLN which is calculated will, be for that time, specifying 2 years ownership as 24 months will give an SLN per month.
Formatting
during a specific
000 which is 12,000. / 6 which is 2,000.
ars ownership
Lowest Value 2nd Lowest Value 3rd Lowest Value 4th Lowest Value 5th Lowest Value
100 120 120 250 800
=SMALL(C4:C8,1) =SMALL(C4:C8,2) =SMALL(C4:C8,3) =SMALL(C4:C8,4) =SMALL(C4:C8,5)
This function examines a list of values and picks the value at a user specified position in the list.
Syntax
=SMALL(ListOfNumbersToExamine,PositionToPickFrom)
Formatting

Example
The following table was used to calculate the bottom 3 sales figures between Jan, Feb and Mar.
Sales North South East West Jan 5,000 5,800 3,500 12,000 Feb 6,000 7,000 2,000 4,000 2,000 3,000 3,500 Mar 4,500 3,000 10,000 6,000 =SMALL(D24:F27,1) =SMALL(D24:F27,2) =SMALL(D24:F27,3)
Lowest Value 2nd Lowest Value 3rd Lowest Value Note
Another way to find the Highest and Lowest values would have been to use the =MAX() and =MIN() functions.
Highest Lowest 12,000 2,000 =MAX(D24:F27) =MIN(D24:F27)
The following formula are useful when you have one cell containing text which needs to be split up. One of the most common examples of this is when a persons Forename and Surname are entered in full into a cell. The formula use various text functions to accomplish the task. Each of the techniques uses the space between the names to identify where to split.
Finding the First Name Full Name Alan Jones Bob Smith Carol Williams First Name Alan Bob Carol
=LEFT(C14,FIND(" ",C14,1)) =LEFT(C15,FIND(" ",C15,1)) =LEFT(C16,FIND(" ",C16,1))
Finding the Last Name Full Name Alan Jones Bob Smith Carol Williams Last Name Jones Smith Williams
=RIGHT(C22,LEN(C22)-FIND(" ",C22)) =RIGHT(C23,LEN(C23)-FIND(" ",C23)) =RIGHT(C24,LEN(C24)-FIND(" ",C24))
Finding the Last name when a Middle name is present
The formula above cannot handle any more than two names. If there is also a middle name, the last name formula will be incorrect. To solve the problem you have to use a much longer calculation.
Full Name Alan David Jones Bob John Smith Carol Susan Williams Last Name Jones Smith Williams
=RIGHT(C37,LEN(C37)-FIND("#",SUBSTITUTE(C37," ","#",LEN(C37)-LEN(SUBSTITUTE(C37," ","")))))
Finding the Middle name Full Name Alan David Jones Bob John Smith Carol Susan Williams Middle Name David John Susan
=LEFT(RIGHT(C45,LEN(C45)-FIND(" ",C45,1)),FIND(" ",RIGHT(C45,LEN(C45)-FIND(" ",C45,1)),1))
STITUTE(C37," ","")))))
FIND(" ",C45,1)),1))
Values 10 10 9 10 0.5 =STDEV(C4:C7) What Does It Do ?
Values 10 10 11 10 0.5 =STDEV(E4:E7)
Values 10 11 9 12 1.29099445 =STDEV(G4:G7)
This function calculates the sample population standard deviation of a list of values. A sample population is used when the list of values represents a sample of a population.
Syntax
=STDEV(Range1,Range2,Range3 through to Range30)

Formatting

Example
The table below was used by a company interested in buying a new machine to pack washing powder. Three machines were short listed and allow to run for a day. At the end of the day four boxes of soap powder were picked at random from the production of each machine. The boxes were weighed and the =STDEV() function used as these boxes only represented a sample of the complete days production. The machine with the smallest deviation was the most consistent.
Soap Powder Box Filling Machine Test Results Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Variance 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.5 0.0816 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.5 0.0500 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 0.1291 The smallest deviation is : 0.0500
Machine 1 Machine 2 Machine 3
=STDEV(D34:G34) =STDEV(D35:G35) =STDEV(D36:G36) =MIN(H34:H36)
The machine with the smallest deviation is : Machine 2 =INDEX(C34:C36,MATCH(MIN(H34:H36),H34:H36,0)) Explanation of formula:
This finds the lowest value. =MIN(H34:H36) This finds the position of the lowest value. =MATCH(MIN(H34:H36),H34:H36,0) This looks down the Machine column to =INDEX(C34:C36,MATCH(MIN(H34:H36),H34:H36,0)) find the machine name.
=STDEV(D34:G34) =STDEV(D35:G35) =STDEV(D36:G36) =MIN(H34:H36)
4:H36),H34:H36,0))
Values 10 10 9 10 0.4330127 =STDEVP(C4:C7) What Does It Do ?
Values 10 10 11 10 0.4330127 =STDEVP(E4:E7)
Values 10 11 9 12 1.118034 =STDEVP(G4:G7)
This function calculates the standard deviation of a list of values. The result is calculated on the basis that the values represent the entire population.
Syntax
=STDEVP(Range1,Range2,Range3 through to Range30)

Formatting

Example
The table below was used by a company interested in buying a new machine to pack washing powder. A trial run of just four boxes per machine were produced. The boxes were weighed and the =STDEVP() function used as these boxes represented the entire test run. The machine with the smallest variance was the most consistent. ????????????????????
Soap Powder Box Filling Machine Test Results Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Variance 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.5 0.0707 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.5 0.0433 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 0.1118 The smallest variance is : 0.0433
=STDEVP(D32:G32) =STDEVP(D33:G33) =STDEVP(D34:G34) =MIN(H32:H34)
The machine with the smallest variance is : Machine 2 =INDEX(C32:C34,MATCH(MIN(H32:H34),H32:H34,0)) Explanation of formula:
This finds the lowest value. =(MIN(H32:H34) This finds the position of the lowest value. =MATCH(MIN(H32:H34),H32:H34,0) This looks down the Machine column to =INDEX(C32:C34,MATCH(MIN(H32:H34),H32:H34,0)) find the machine name.
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=STDEVP(D32:G32) =STDEVP(D33:G33) =STDEVP(D34:G34) =MIN(H32:H34)
32:H34),H32:H34,0))
Original Text ABCDEF ABCDABCD Northern Region Sand and Cement
Old Text To Remove CD CD Region and Old Text To Remove ABC and
New Text To Insert hello hello Area & New Text To Insert hello &
Updated Text ABhelloEF ABhelloABhello Northern Area S& & Cement Instance To Be Replaced 3 2
=SUBSTITUTE(B4,C4,D4) =SUBSTITUTE(B5,C5,D5) =SUBSTITUTE(B6,C6,D6) =SUBSTITUTE(B7,C7,D7)
Original Text ABCABCABC Sand and Cement
Updated Text ABCABChello Sand & Cement =SUBSTITUTE(B10,C10,D10,E10) =SUBSTITUTE(B11,C11,D11,E11)
What Does It Do ?
This function replaces a specified piece of text with a different piece of text. It can either replace all occurrences of the text, or a specific instance. The function is case sensitive.
Syntax
=SUBSTITUTE(OriginalText,TextToRemove,TextToInsert,InstanceToUse) The InstanceToUse is optional, if it is omitted all instances will be substituted.

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Note
To cope with upper or lower case in the substitution you can use other text functions such as =UPPER(), =LOWER() or =PROPER() to ensure that the substitution will take place. Table 1 shows how differing text cases alter the result of the substitution. Table 1
Original Text Northern Region Northern region Northern Region Northern Region Northern Region Old Text To Remove Region Region region Region region New Text To Insert Area Area Area area area Updated Text Northern Area Northern region Northern Region Northern area Northern Region =SUBSTITUTE(B39,C39,D39)
Table 2 shows how the =PROPER() function has been used to take account of the mixed cases. Table 2
Original Text Northern Region Northern region Northern Region Northern Region Northern Region
Old Text New Text To Remove To Insert Updated Text Region Area Northern Area Region Area Northern Area region Area Northern Area Region area Northern Area region area Northern Area =SUBSTITUTE(PROPER(B50),PROPER(C50),PROPER(D50))
,C10,D10,E10) ,C11,D11,E11)
l take place.
he mixed cases.
Horizontal 100 Vertical 100 200 300 600
200
300
600
=SUM(C4:E4)
=SUM(C7:C9) Single Cells
100 200 Multiple Ranges 100 200 3000
300
600
=SUM(C13,D14,E13)
400 500 600 4800 Functions
=SUM(C17:C19,E17:E19)
100 200 300
400 500 600 800
=SUM(AVERAGE(C23:C25),MAX(E23:E25))
What Does It Do ?
This function creates a total from a list of numbers. It can be used either horizontally or vertically. The numbers can be in single cells, ranges are from other functions.
Syntax
=SUM(Range1,Range2,Range3... through to Range30).

Formatting
Note
Many people use the =SUM() function incorrectly. This example shows how the SUM has been combined with plus + symbols. The formula is actually doing more work than needed. It should have been entered as either =C48+C49+C50 or =SUM(C48:C50).
100 200 300 600
=SUM(C48+C49+C50) =SUM(C48:C50) =C48+C49+C50
Wrong!
Correct Correct
Using =SUM() For A Running Total Running Total 10 60 90 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sales 10 50 30 20
=SUM($D$7:D7) =SUM($D$7:D8) =SUM($D$7:D9) =SUM($D$7:D10) =SUM($D$7:D11) =SUM($D$7:D12) =SUM($D$7:D13) =SUM($D$7:D14) =SUM($D$7:D15) =SUM($D$7:D16) =SUM($D$7:D17) =SUM($D$7:D18)
Type the formula =SUM($D$7:D7) in cell E7 and then copy down the table. It works because the first reference uses dollar symbols $ to keep $D$7 static as the formula is copied down. Each occurrence of the =SUM() then adds all the numbers from the first cell down. The function can be tidied up to show 0 zero when there is no adjacent value by using the =IF() function.
Running Total 10 60 90 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sales 10 50 30 20
=SUM(IF(D7,$D$7:D7,0)) =SUM(IF(D8,$D$7:D8,0)) =SUM(IF(D9,$D$7:D9,0)) =SUM(IF(D10,$D$7:D10,0)) =SUM(IF(D11,$D$7:D11,0)) =SUM(IF(D12,$D$7:D12,0))
The =SUM() only takes place when there is data in column D. Otherwise the value 0 zero is entered.
You can use the names typed at the top of columns or side of rows in calculations simply by typing the name into the formula. Try this example: Go to cell C16 and then enter the formula =SUM(jan) The result will show. This formula can be copied to D16 and E16, and the names change to Feb and Mar.
Jan 45 30 35 20 Feb 50 25 10 50 Mar 50 35 50 5
North South East West Total
If it does not work !
The feature may have been switched off on your computer. You can switch it on by using Tools, Options, Calculation, Accept Labels in Formula.
Sometimes it is necessary to base a calculation on a set of cells in different locations. An example would be when a total is required from certain months of the year, such as the last 3 months in relation to the current date. One solution would be to retype the calculation each time new data is entered, but this would be time consuming and open to human error. A better way is to indicate the start and end point of the range to be calculated by using the =OFFSET() function. The =OFFSET() picks out a cell a certain number of cells away from another cell. By giving the =OFFSET() the address of the first cell in the range which needs to be totalled, we can then indicate how far away the end cell should be and the =OFFSET() will give us the address of cell which will be the end of the range to be totalled. The =OFFSET() needs to know three things; 1. A cell address to use as the fixed point from where it should base the offset. 2. How many rows it should look up or down from the starting point. 3. How many columns it should look left or right from the starting point.
Jan 10 =SUM(E24:OFFSET(E24,0,0)) Total 10 Feb 400 Mar 500 Apr 600 May 700
This example uses E24 as the starting point and offsets no rows or columns which results in the range being summed as E24:E24.
10 =SUM(E29:OFFSET(E29,0,1)) 410 400 500 600 700
This example uses E29 as the starting point and offsets 1 col to pick out cell F29 resulting in a the range E29:F29 being summed.
10 =SUM(E34:OFFSET(E34,0,2)) 910 400 500 600 700
This example uses E34 as the starting point and offsets 2 cols to pick out cell G34 resulting in a the range E34:G34 being summed.
Using =OFFSET() Twice In A Formula
The following examples use =OFFSET() to pick both the start and end of the range which needs to be totalled.
Total Jan Feb 400 10 400 =SUM(OFFSET(E45,0,1):OFFSET(E45,0,1)) Mar 500 Apr 600 May 700
The cell E45 has been used as the starting point for both offsets and each has
been offset by just 1 column. The result is that just cell F45 is used as the range F45:F45 for the sum function to calculate.
900 10 400 =SUM(OFFSET(E51,0,1):OFFSET(E51,0,2)) 500 600 700
The cell E51 has been used as the starting point of both offsets, the first offset is offset by 1 column, the second by 2 columns. The result is the range F51:G51 which is then totalled.
1500 10 400 =SUM(OFFSET(E57,0,1):OFFSET(E57,0,3)) 500 600 700
The cell E57 has been used as the starting point for both offsets, the first offset is offset by 1 column, the second by 3 columns. The result is the range F57:H57 which is then totalled.
Example
The following table shows five months of data. To calculate the total of a specific group of months the =OFFSET() function has been used. The Start and End dates entered in cells F71 and F72 are used as the offset to produce a range which can be totalled. Type in the Start month. Type in the End month.
Total 900 1020 Jan-98 10 15 Feb-98 Mar-98 Feb-98 400 20 Mar-98 500 1000 Apr-98 600 2000 May-98 700 3000 900
13 5 3 10 800 =SUM(OFFSET(D79,0,MONTH(F71)):OFFSET(D79,0,MONTH(F72))) Explanation
The following formula represent a breakdown of what the =OFFSET function does. The formula displayed below are only dummies, but they will update as you enter dates into cells F71 and F72.
Formula 1 =SUM( OFFSET(D79,0,MONTH(F71)) : OFFSET(D79,0,MONTH(F72)) )
This is the actual formula entered by the user.

Formula 2 =SUM( OFFSET(D79,0,MONTH(2)) : OFFSET(D79,0,MONTH(3)) )
This shows how the =MONTH function calculates the month number. In this example the values of the months are 2 and 3 for Feb and Mar. These values are the 'offsets' relative to cell D79.
Formula 3 =SUM( OFFSET(D79,0,2) : OFFSET(D79,0,3) )
This shows where the month numbers are used in the =OFFSET function.
Formula 4
=SUM( F79:G79 )
This shows how the =OFFSET eventually equates to cell addresses to be used as a range for the =SUM function.
Item Brakes Tyres Brakes Service Service Window Tyres Tyres Clutch
Date 1-Jan-98 10-May-98 1-Feb-98 1-Mar-98 5-Jan-98 1-Jun-98 1-Apr-98 1-Mar-98 1-May-98
Cost 80 25 80 150 300 50 200 100 250 160 325 1000 service 450 =SUMIF(C4:C12,"Brakes",E4:E12) =SUMIF(C4:C12,"Tyres",E4:E12) =SUMIF(E4:E12,">=100") =SUMIF(C4:C12,E18,E4:E12)
Total cost of all Brakes bought. Total cost of all Tyres bought. Total of items costing 100 or above. Total of item typed in following cell.
What Does It Do ?
This function adds the value of items which match criteria set by the user.
Syntax
=SUMIF(RangeOfThingsToBeExamined,CriteriaToBeMatched,RangeOfValuesToTotal) =SUMIF(C4:C12,"Brakes",E4:E12) This examines the names of products in C4:C12. It then identifies the entries for Brakes. It then totals the respective figures in E4:E12 This examines the values in E4:E12. If the value is >=100 the value is added to the total.
=SUMIF(E4:E12,">=100")
Formatting
Item Tyres Filters Bulbs
Sold 5 2 3
price 100 10 2 526 =SUMPRODUCT(D4:D6,E4:E6)
Total Sales Value : What Does It Do ?
This function uses at least two columns of values. The values in the first column are multipled with the corresponding value in the second column. The total of all the values is the result of the calculation.
Syntax
=SUMPRODUCT(Range1, Range, Range3 through to Range30)

Formatting

Example
The following table was used by a drinks merchant to keep track of stock. The merchant needed to know the total purchase value of the stock, and the potential value of the stock when it is sold, takinging into account the markup percentage. The =SUMPRODUCT() function is used to multiply the Cases In Stock with the Case Price to calculate what the merchant spent in buying the stock. The =SUMPRODUCT() function is used to multiply the Cases In Stock with the Bottles In Case and the Bottle Setting Price, to calculate the potential value of the stock if it is all sold.
Product Red Wine White Wine Champagne Beer Lager
Cases In Stock 10 8 5 50 100
Case Price 120 130 200 24 30
Bottles In Case 10 10 6 12 12
Bottle Cost 12.00 13.00 33.33 2.00 2.50 =D39/E39
Markup 25% 25% 80% 20% 25%
Bottle Selling Price 15.00 16.25 60.00 2.40 3.13 =F39+F39*G39
Total Value Of Stock : Total Selling Price Of Stock : Profit :
7,440 9,790 2,350
=SUMPRODUCT(C35:C39,D35:D39) =SUMPRODUCT(C35:C39,E35:E39,H35:H39) =E44-E43
in the second column.
the potential
th the Case Price to
value of the
39+F39*G39
E35:E39,H35:H39)
Purchase Value Of A New Car Second Hand Value Number Of Years Ownership Deprecation in year 1 Deprecation in year 2 Deprecation in year 3 Deprecation in year 4 Deprecation in year 5 Deprecation in year 6 Total Depreciation : What Does It Do ?
20,000 8,000 6 3,429 2,857 2,286 1,714 1,143 571 12,000 =SYD(F3,F4,F5,1) =SYD(F3,F4,F5,2) =SYD(F3,F4,F5,3) =SYD(F3,F4,F5,4) =SYD(F3,F4,F5,5) =SYD(F3,F4,F5,6) =SUM(F7:F12)
This function calculates the depreciation of an item throughout its life, using the sum of the years digits. The depreciation is greatest in the earlier part of the items life.
What is the Sum Of The Years Digits ?
The sum of the years digits adds together the each of the years of the life. A life of 3 years has a sum of 1+2+3 equalling 6. Each of the years is then calculated as a percentage of the sum of the years. Year 3 is 50% of 6, year 2 is 33% of 6, year 1 is 17% 6. The total depreciation of the item is then allocated on the basis of these percentages. A depreciation of 9000 is allocated as 50% being 4500, 33% being 3000, 17% being 1500. 9,000
1 2 3 17% 33% 50% 1,500 3,000 4,500
As the greater part of the depreciation is allocated to the earliest years the values are inverted, year 1 is $4500, year 2 is 3000 and year 1 is 1500.
Example 1 Purchase Price Of A Car : Salvage Value : Expected Life in Years : Depreciation in Year 1 : Depreciation in Year 2 : Depreciation in Year 3 : 10,000 1,000 3 4,500 3,000 1,500 =SYD(E39,E40,E41,3)
===> ===> ===>
As % Of Total Depreciation 0.5 0.3333333 0.1666667
1. Add together the digits of the Life to get the SumOfTheYearsDigits, 1+2+3=6. 2. Subtract the Salvage from the Purchase Price to get Total Deprectation, 10000-1000=9000. 3. Divide the Total Deprectation by the SumOfTheYearsDigits, 9000/6=1500. 4. Invert the year digits, 1,2,3 becomes 3,2,1. 5. Multiply 3,2,1 by 1500 to get 4500, 3000, 1500, these values are the depreciation values for each of the three years in the life of the item.
Example 2
The same example using 4 years.

Purchase Price Of A Car : Salvage Value : Expected Life in Years : Depreciation in Year 1 : Depreciation in Year 2 : Depreciation in Year 3 : Depreciation in Year 4 : Total Depreciation : Example 3 10,000 1,000 4 3,600 2,700 1,800 900 9,000 As % Of Total Depriciation 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 100%
This example will adjust itself to accommodate any number of years between 1 and 10.
Purchase Price Of A Car : Salvage Value : Expected Life in Years (1 to 10) : Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10,000 1,000 7 2,250 1,929 1,607 1,286 964 643 321 As % Of Total Depriciation 25% 21% 18% 14% 11% 7% 4%
9,000 Syntax
100%
=SYD(OriginalCost,SalvageValue,Life,PeriodToCalculate)
Formatting
he sum of the
17% being 1500.
f Total Depreciation
0000-1000=9000.
epreciation
f Total Depriciation
f Total Depriciation
Cell To Test Hello 10 1-Jan-98
Result Hello
=T(D4) =T(D5) =T(D6) =T(D7)
What Does It Do ?
This function examines an entry to determine whether it is text or not. If the value is text, then the text is the result of the function If the value is not text, the result is a blank. The function is not specifically needed by Excel, but is included for compatibility with other spreadsheet programs.
Syntax
=T(CellToTest)
Formatting
Original Number 10 10 10 10 10.25 10.25 What Does It Do ?
Converted To Text 10.00 10.00 10 10 10.3 10.3
=TEXT(C4,"0.00") =TEXT(C5,"0.00") =TEXT(C6,"0") =TEXT(C7,"0") =TEXT(C8,"0.0") =TEXT(C9,"0.0")
This function converts a number to a piece of text. The formatting for the text needs to be specified in the function.
Syntax
=TEXT(NumberToConvert,FormatForConversion)
Formatting
Hour 14 14 14 What Does It Do?
Minute 30 30 30
Second 59 59 59
Time 14:30:59 2:30:59 PM 0.60485
=TIME(C4,D4,E4) =TIME(C5,D5,E5) =TIME(C6,D6,E6)
This function will convert three separate numbers to an actual time.

Syntax
=TIME(Hour,Minute,Second)
Formatting
The result will be shown as a time which can be formatted either as 12 or 24 hour style. If a normal number format is applied a decimal fraction is shown which represents the time as a fraction of the day.
Excel can work with time very easily. Time can be entered in various different formats and calculations performed. There are one or two oddities, but nothing which should put you off working with it. See the TimeSheet example for an example.
Typing time
When time is entered into worksheet it should be entered with a colon between the hour and the minutes, such as 12:30, rather than 12.30
1:30 12:30 20:15 22:45
Excel can cope with either the 24hour system or the am/pm system. To use the am/pm system you must enter the am or pm after the time. You must leave a space between the number and the text.
1:30 AM 1:30 PM 10:15 AM 10:15 PM
Finding the difference between two times
You can subtract two time values to find the length of time between.
Start 1:30 8:00 8:00 AM End 2:30 17:00 5:00 PM Duration 1:00 9:00 9:00 AM
=D24-C24 =D25-C25
If the result is not shown correctly, You may need to reformat the answer. Look at the section about formatting further in this worksheet.
Adding time
You can add time to find a total time. This works well until the total time goes above 24 hours. For totals greater than 24 hours you may need to apply some special formatting.
Start 1:30 8:00 7:30 AM End 2:30 17:00 5:45 PM Duration 1:00 9:00 10:15 20:15
Formatting time
When time is added together the result may go beyond 24 hours. Usually this gives an incorrect result, as in the example below. To correct this error, the result needs to be formatted with a Custom format.
Example 1 : Incorrect formatting
Start 7:00 8:00 7:30
End 18:30 17:00 17:45 Total
Duration 11:30 9:00 10:15 6:45
=SUM(E49:E51)
Example 2 : Correct formatting Start End 7:00 18:30 8:00 17:00 7:30 17:45 Total
Duration 11:30 9:00 10:15 30:45
=SUM(E56:E58)
How To Apply Custom Formatting
The custom format for time use a pair of square brackets [hh] on either side of the hours indicators. 1. Click on the cell which needs the format. 2. Choose the Format menu. 3. Choose Cells. 4. Click the Number tag at the top right. 5. Choose Custom. 6. Click inside the Type: box. 7. Type [hh]:mm as the format. 8. Click OK to confirm.
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Text 14:30:59 14:30:59 14:30:59 What Does It Do?
Time 0.604849537 14:30:59 2:30:59 PM
=TIMEVALUE(C4) =TIMEVALUE(C5) =TIMEVALUE(C6)
This function will show an actual time based on a piece of text which looks like a time. It is useful when data is imported from other applications, such as from mainframe computers, which convert all values to text.
Syntax
=TIMEVALUE(Text)
Formatting
The result will be shown as a number representing the time a fraction of the day. Formatting can be applied for either the 12 or 24 hour clock system.
Today Is 29-May-12 What Does It Do?
=TODAY()
Use this to show the current date.

Syntax
=TODAY()
Formatting
The result will normally be displayed using the DD-MMM-YY format.

Example
The following example shows how the Today function is used to calculate the number of days since a particular day.
Date 1-Jan-97 10-Aug-97 Days Since 5627 5406
=TODAY()-C20 =TODAY()-C21
Note that the result is actually the number of days before todays date. To calculate a result which includes the current date an extra 1 will need to be added.
Date 1-Jan-97 10-Aug-97 Days Since 5628 5407
=TODAY()-C28+1 =TODAY()-C29+1
Example
The following example shows the number of days from today until the year 2000.
Year 2000 01-Jan-2000 Days Until -4532
=C36-TODAY()
Alan Bob Carol Total 0 Jan Feb
Jan 10 40 70 120 Alan 10 30
Feb 30 50 80 160 Bob 40 50 Carol 70 80 Total 120 160
{=TRANSPOSE(C3:E7)}
As an array formula in all these cells

What Does It Do ?
This function copies data from a range, and places in it in a new range, turning it so that the data originally in columns is now in rows, and the data originally in rows is in columns. The transpose range must be the same size as the original range. The function needs to be entered as an array formula. To enter an array formula you must first highlight all the cells where the formula is required. Next type the formula, such as =TRANSPOSE(A1:A5). Finally press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to confirm it. If changes need to be made to the formula, the entire array has to be highlighted, the edits can then be made and the Ctrl+Shift+Enter used to confirm it.
Syntax
=TRANSPOSE(Range)
Formatting
is required.
d, the edits
Historical Data Month Sales 1 1,000 2 2,000 3 2,500 4 3,500 5 3,800 6 4,000 What Does It Do ?
Predicted Values Month Sales 7 4,940 8 5,551 9 6,163 10 6,774 11 7,386 12 7,997
{=TREND(C8:C13,B8:B13,E8:E13)} {=TREND(C5:C10,B5:B10,E5:E10)} {=TREND(C5:C10,B5:B10,E5:E10)} {=TREND(C5:C10,B5:B10,E5:E10)} {=TREND(C5:C10,B5:B10,E5:E10)} {=TREND(C5:C10,B5:B10,E5:E10)}
This function predicts values based upon three sets of related values. The prediction is based upon the Linear Trend of the original values. The function is an array function and must be entered using Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
Syntax
=TREND(KnownYs,KnownXs,RequiredXs,Constant) The KnownYs is the range of values, such as Sales Figures. The KnownXs is the intervals used when collecting the data, such as Months. The RequiredXs is the range for which you want to make the prediction, such as Months.
Formatting

Example
The following tables were used by a company to predict when they would start to make a profit. Their bank manager had told the company that unless they could show a profit by the end of the next year, the bank would no longer provide an overdraft facility. To prove to the bank that, based upon the past years performance, the company would start to make a profit at the end of the next year, the =TREND() function was used. The historical data for the past year was entered, months 1 to 12. The months to predict were entered, 13 to 24. The =TREND() function shows that it will be month 22 before the company make a profit.
Historical Data Month Profit 1 -5,000 2 -4,800 3 -4,600 4 -4,750 5 -4,800 6 -4,500 7 -4,000
Predicted Values Month Profit 13 -2,226 14 -1,968 15 -1,709 16 -1,451 17 -1,193 18 -935 19 -676
{=TREND(C41:C52,B41:B52,E41:E52)} The same function used in all
8 9 10 11 12
-3,800 -3,300 -2,000 -2,500 -2,800
20 21 22 23 24
-418 -160 98 356 615
cells as an array formula
How To Enter An Array Formula
Select all the cells where the array is required, such as F41 to F52. Type the formula such as =TREND(C41:C52,B41:B52,E41:E52), but do not press Enter. Hold the Ctrl+Shift keys down. Press Enter to enter the formula as an array.
B52,E41:E52)}
Original Text ABCD A B C D Alan Jones ABCD What Does It Do ?
Trimmed Text ABCD ABCD Alan Jones ABCD
=TRIM(C4) =TRIM(C5) =TRIM(C6) =TRIM(C7)
This function removes unwanted spaces from a piece of text. The spaces before and after the text will be removed completely. Multiple spaces within the text will be trimmed to a single space
Syntax
=TRIM(TextToTrim)
Formatting
Number 1.47589 1.47589 1.47589 -1.47589 -1.47589 13643.476 13643.476 13643.476 What Does It Do ?
Precision For Truncation 0 1 2 1 2 -1 -2 -3
Truncated Number 1 1.4 1.47 -1.4 -1.47 13640 13600 13000
=TRUNC(C4,D4) =TRUNC(C5,D5) =TRUNC(C6,D6) =TRUNC(C7,D7) =TRUNC(C8,D8) =TRUNC(C9,D9) =TRUNC(C10,D10) =TRUNC(C11,D11)
This function removes the decimal part of a number, it does not actually round the number.
Syntax
=TRUNC(NumberToTuncate,Precision)
Formatting
Original Text alan jones bob smith carOl wiLLiamS cardiff abc123 What Does It Do ?
Upper Case ALAN JONES BOB SMITH CAROL WILLIAMS CARDIFF ABC123
=UPPER(C4) =UPPER(C5) =UPPER(C6) =UPPER(C7) =UPPER(C8)
This function converts all characters in a piece of text to upper case.

Syntax
=UPPER(TextToConvert)
Formatting

Example
See the example for FREQUENCY.
Text Containing A Number Annual turnover was 5000 There was a 2% increase in sales. There was a 50% increase in sales. A 100% increase was achieved. Only a 2% increase in sales. Approx 50% increase in sales. There was a 100% increase in sales. =VALUE(MID(SUBSTITUTE(C11," "," The winning time was 1:30 seconds. The winning time was 1:30 seconds. The winning time was 10:30 seconds. The winning time was 0:30 seconds. What Does It Do ?
Value #VALUE!
=VALUE(MID(C4,SEARCH("",C4),99))
0.02 0.5 1 2% 50% 100% * See explanation below. "),SEARCH("???%",SUBSTITUTE(C11," "," 0.0625 1:30 10:30 0:30
")),4))
=VALUE(MID(C14,SEARCH("??:??",C14),5)) =VALUE(MID(C15,SEARCH("??:??",C15),5)) =VALUE(MID(C16,SEARCH("??:??",C16),5)) =VALUE(MID(C17,SEARCH("??:??",C17),5))
This function converts a piece of text which resembles a number into an actual value. If the number in the middle of a long piece of text it will have to be extracted using other text functions such as =SEARCH(), =MID(), =FIND(), =SUBSTITUTE, =LEFT() or =RIGHT().
Syntax
=VALUE(TextToConvert)
Formatting
No special formatting is needed. The result will be shown as a value, based upon the original text. If the sign is included in the text it will be ignored. If the % sign is included in the text, the result will be a decimal fraction which can then be formatted as a percentage. If the original text format appears as a time hh:mm the result will be a time. The same will be true for other recognised formats.
Explanation of formula shown above.
To extract the values from the following text is complicated! The actual percentage value is of variable length, it can be either one, two or three digits long. The only way to identify the value is the fact it always ends with the % sign. There is no way to identify the beginning of the value, other than it is preceded by a space. The main problem is calculating the length of the value to extract. If the extraction assumes the maximum length of three digits and the % sign, errors will occur when the percentage is only one digit long, as alphabetic characters will be included. To get around the problem the =SUBSTITUTE() function was used to increase the size of the spaces in the text. Now when the extraction takes place any unnecessary characters will be spaces which are
ignored by the =VALUE() function.

There was a 2% increase in sales. There was a 50% increase in sales. There was a 100% increase in sales. 0.02 0.5 1
=VALUE(MID(SUBSTITUTE(C52," ","
"),SEARCH("???%",SUBSTITUTE(C52," ","
")),4))
CH("",C4),99))
11," ","
")),4))
RCH("??:??",C14),5)) RCH("??:??",C15),5)) RCH("??:??",C16),5)) RCH("??:??",C17),5))
() or =RIGHT().
three digits long.
d by a space. errors will occur
e the size of the
ces which are
TE(C52," ","
")),4))
Values 10 10 9 10 0.25 =VAR(C4:C7) What Does It Do ?
Values 10 10 11 10 0.25 =VAR(E4:E7)
Values 10 11 9 12 1.66666667 =VAR(G4:G7)
This function calculates the sample population variance of a list of values. A sample population is used when the list of values represents a sample of a population.
Syntax
=VAR(Range1,Range2,Range3 through to Range30)

Formatting

Example
The table below was used by a company interested in buying a new machine to pack washing powder. Three machines were short listed and allow to run for a day. At the end of the day four boxes of soap powder were picked at random from the production of each machine. The boxes were weighed and the =VAR() function used as these boxes only represented a sample of the complete days production. The machine with the smallest variance was the most consistent.
=VAR(D34:G34) =VAR(D35:G35) =VAR(D36:G36) =MIN(H34:H36)
This finds the lowest value. =MIN(H34:H36) This finds the position of the lowest value. =MATCH(MIN(H34:H36),H34:H36,0) This looks down the Machine column to =INDEX(C34:C36,MATCH(MIN(H34:H36),H34:H36,0)) find the machine name.
=VAR(D34:G34) =VAR(D35:G35) =VAR(D36:G36) =MIN(H34:H36)
4:H36),H34:H36,0))
Values 10 10 9 10 0.1875 =VARP(C4:C7) What Does It Do ?
Values 10 10 11 10 0.1875 =VARP(E4:E7)
Values 10 11 9 12 1.25 =VARP(G4:G7)
This function calculates the variance of a list of values. The variance is calculated on the basis that the values represent the entire population.
Syntax
=VARP(Range1,Range2,Range3 through to Range30)

Formatting

Example
The table below was used by a company interested in buying a new machine to pack washing powder. A trial run a just four boxes per machine were produced. The boxes were weighed and the =VARP() function used as these boxes represented the entire test run. The machine with the smallest variance was the most consistent.
=VARP(D32:G32) =VARP(D33:G33) =VARP(D34:G34) =MIN(H32:H34)
This finds the lowest value. =(MIN(H32:H34) This finds the position of the lowest value. =MATCH(MIN(H32:H34),H32:H34,0) This looks down the Machine column to =INDEX(C32:C34,MATCH(MIN(H32:H34),H32:H34,0)) find the machine name.
=VARP(D32:G32) =VARP(D33:G33) =VARP(D34:G34) =MIN(H32:H34)
2:H34),H32:H34,0))
The column numbers are not needed. they are part of the illustration. col 1 col 2 col 3 col 4 col 5 col 6
Jan Feb Mar
10 80 97
20 90 69
30 100 45
40 110 51
50 120 77
Type a month to look for : Which column needs to be picked out : The result is :
Feb 4 100 =VLOOKUP(G11,C6:H8,G12,FALSE)
What Does It Do ?
This function scans down the row headings at the side of a table to find a specified item. When the item is found, it then scans across to pick a cell entry.
Syntax
=VLOOKUP(ItemToFind,RangeToLookIn,ColumnToPickFrom,SortedOrUnsorted) The ItemToFind is a single item specified by the user. The RangeToLookIn is the range of data with the row headings at the left hand side. The ColumnToPickFrom is how far across the table the function should look to pick from. The Sorted/Unsorted is whether the column headings are sorted. TRUE for yes, FALSE for no.
Formatting

Example 1
This table is used to find a value based on a specified name and month. The =VLOOKUP() is used to scan down to find the name. The problem arises when we need to scan across to find the month column. To solve the problem the =MATCH() function is used. The =MATCH() looks through the list of names to find the month we require. It then calculates the position of the month in the list. Unfortunately, because the list of months is not as wide as the lookup range, the =MATCH() number is 1 less than we require, so and extra 1 is added to compensate. The =VLOOKUP() now uses this =MATCH() number to look across the columns and picks out the correct cell entry. The =VLOOKUP() uses FALSE at the end of the function to indicate to Excel that the row headings are not sorted.
Bob Eric Alan Carol David
Jan 10 20 30 40 50
Feb 80 90 100 110 120
Mar 97 69 45 51 77 eric mar
Type a name to look for : Type a month to look for :
The result is : 69 =VLOOKUP(F56,C50:F54,MATCH(F57,D49:F49,0)+1,FALSE) Example 2
This example shows how the =VLOOKUP() is used to pick the cost of a spare part for different makes of cars. The =VLOOKUP() scans down row headings in column F for the spare part entered in column C. When the make is found, the =VLOOKUP() then scans across to find the price, using the result of the =MATCH() function to find the position of the make of car. The functions use the absolute ranges indicated by the dollar symbol . This ensures that when the formula is copied to more cells, the ranges for =VLOOKUP() and =MATCH() do not change.
Maker Vauxhall VW Ford VW Ford Ford Vauxhall Ford Spare Ignition GearBox Engine Steering Ignition CYHead GearBox Engine Cost 50 600 1,200 275 70 290 GearBox Engine Steering Ignition CYHead
Lookup Table
Vauxhall 500 1000 250 50 300 Ford 450 1200 350 70 290 VW 600 800 275 45 310
500 1,200 =VLOOKUP(C81,F75:I79,MATCH(B81,G74:I74,0)+1,FALSE)
Example 3
In the following example a builders merchant is offering discount on large orders. The Unit Cost Table holds the cost of 1 unit of Brick, Wood and Glass. The Discount Table holds the various discounts for different quantities of each product. The Orders Table is used to enter the orders and calculate the Total. All the calculations take place in the Orders Table. The name of the Item is typed in column C of the Orders Table. The Unit Cost of the item is then looked up in the Unit Cost Table. The FALSE option has been used at the end of the function to indicate that the product names down the side of the Unit Cost Table are not sorted.
Using the FALSE option forces the function to search for an exact match. If a match is not found, the function will produce an error. =VLOOKUP(C126,C114:D116,2,FALSE) The discount is then looked up in the Discount Table If the Quantity Ordered matches a value at the side of the Discount Table the =VLOOKUP will look across to find the correct discount. The TRUE option has been used at the end of the function to indicate that the values down the side of the Discount Table are sorted. Using TRUE will allow the function to make an approximate match. If the Quantity Ordered does not match a value at the side of the Discount Table, the next lowest value is used. Trying to match an order of 125 will drop down to 100, and the discount from the 100 row is used. =VLOOKUP(D126,F114:I116,MATCH(C126,G113:I113,0)+1,TRUE)
Discount Table Unit Cost Table Brick Wood Glass 2 1 3 1 100 300 Brick 0% 6% 8% Wood 0% 3% 5% Glass 0% 12% 15%
Item Brick Wood Glass Brick Wood Glass
Units 100 200 150 225 50 500
Orders Table Unit Cost Discount 2 6% 1 3% 3 12% 2 6% 1 0% 3 15%
Total 188 194 396 423 50 1,275
Formula for : Unit Cost =VLOOKUP(C126,C114:D116,2,FALSE) Discount =VLOOKUP(D126,F114:I116,MATCH(C126,G113:I113,0)+1,TRUE) Total =(D126*E126)-(D126*E126*F126)
mbers are not needed.
the illustration.
,G12,FALSE)
, FALSE for no.
hen calculates not as wide
ered in column C.
VLOOKUP will
antity Ordered does
Date Thu 01-Jan-98 Thu 01-Jan-98 Thu 01-Jan-98 Thu 01-Jan-98 Thu 01-Jan-98 What Does It Do?
Weekday 5 5 5 4 3
=WEEKDAY(C4) =WEEKDAY(C5) =WEEKDAY(C6,1) =WEEKDAY(C7,2) =WEEKDAY(C8,3)
This function shows the day of the week from a date.

Syntax
=WEEKDAY(Date,Type) Type : This is used to indicate the week day numbering system. 1 : will set Sunday as 1 through to Saturday as 7 2 : will set Monday as 1 through to Sunday as 7. 3 : will set Monday as 0 through to Sunday as 6. If no number is specified, Excel will use 1.
Formatting
The result will be shown as a normal number. To show the result as the name of the day, use Format, Cells, Custom and set the Type to ddd or dddd.
Example
The following table was used by a hotel which rented a function room. The hotel charged different rates depending upon which day of the week the booking was for. The Booking Date is entered. The Actual Day is calculated. The Booking Cost is picked from a list of rates using the =LOOKUP() function.
Booking Date 7-Jan-98 Actual Day Wednesday Booking Cost 30.00 =LOOKUP(WEEKDAY(C34),C39:D45)
Booking Rates Day Of Week Cost 1 50 2 25 3 25 4 30 5 40 6 50 7 100
he booking was for.
StartDate 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 What Does It Do?
Days 28 28
Result #N/A #N/A
=WORKDAY(D4,E4) =WORKDAY(D5,E5)
Use this function to calculate a past or future date based on a starting date and a specified number of days. The function excludes weekends and holidays and can therefore be used to calculate delivery dates or invoice dates.
Syntax
=WORKDAY(StartDate,Days,Holidays)
Formatting
The result will normally be shown as a number which can be formatted to a normal date by using Format,Cells,Number,Date.
Example
The following example shows how the function can be used to calculate delivery dates based upon an initial Order Date and estimated Delivery Days.
Order Date Mon 02-Feb-98 Tue 15-Dec-98 Holidays Fri 01-May-98 Fri 25-Dec-98 Wed 01-Jan-97 Thu 01-Jan-98 Fri 01-Jan-99 Delivery Days 2 28 Delivery Date #N/A #N/A =WORKDAY(D25,E25,D28:D32)
Bank Holiday Xmas New Year New Year New Year
Date 25-Dec-98 What Does It Do?
Year 1998
=YEAR(C4)
This function extracts the year number from a date.

Syntax
=YEAR(Date)
Formatting
The result is shown as a number.
Start Date 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 What Does It Do?
End Date 1-Apr-98 31-Dec-98 1-Apr-98
Fraction 0.25 1 0.25
=YEARFRAC(C4,D4) =YEARFRAC(C5,D5) =YEARFRAC(C6,D6)
This function calculates the difference between two dates and expresses the result as a decimal fraction.
Syntax
=YEARFRAC(StartDate,EndData,Basis) Basis : Defines the calendar system to be used in the function. 0 : or omitted USA style 30 days per month divided by 360. 1 : 29 or 30 or 31 days per month divided by 365. 2 : 29 or 30 or 31 days per month divided by 360. 3 : 29 or 30 0r 31 days per month divided by 365. 4 : European 29 or 30 or 31 days divided by 360.
Formatting
The result will be shown as a decimal fraction, but can be formatted as a percent.
Example
The following table was used by a company which hired people on short term contracts for a part of the year. The Pro Rata Salary which represents the annual salary is entered. The Start and End dates of the contract are entered. The =YEARFRAC() function is used to calculate Actual Salary for the portion of the year.
Start 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 1-Jan-98 End 31-Dec-98 31-Mar-98 30-Jun-98 Pro Rata Salary 12,000 12,000 12,000 Actual Salary 35,886 9,040 17,943
Note The extra 1 has been added to the End date to compensate for the fact that the =YEARFRAC() function calculates from the Start date up to, but not including, the End date.
=YEARFRAC(B32,C32+1,4)*D32 =YEARFRAC(B33,C33+1,4)*D33 =YEARFRAC(B34,C34+1,4)*D34
YEARFRAC()

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Number 10 -10 1.25 -1.25 What Does it Do ?

Absolute Value 10 10 1.25 1.25

=ABS(C4) =ABS(C5) =ABS(C6) =ABS(C7)

The result will be shown as a number, no special formatting is needed.

Items To Test 500 800 500 25 25 500 12 What Does It Do?

Result TRUE FALSE FALSE TRUE

=AND(C4>=100,D4>=100) =AND(C5>=100,D5>=100) =AND(C6>=100,D6>=100) =AND(D7>=1,D7<=52)

=AND(Test1,Test2) Note that there can be up to 30 possible tests.

When used by itself it will show TRUE or FALSE.

North South East West Total

Mon 30 0 Mon 30 0 Mon 30 0

=AVERAGE(Range1,Range2,Range3... through to Range30)

No special formatting is needed.

) to get the total and

=BIN2DEC(BinaryNumber) The binary number has a limit of ten characters.

No special formatting is needed.

Example 2 : The correct answer.

Number 2.1 1.5 1.9 20 25 40 What Does It Do ?

=CEILING(C4,1) =CEILING(C5,1) =CEILING(C6,1) =CEILING(C7,30) =CEILING(C8,30) =CEILING(C9,30)

=CEILING(ValueToRound,MultipleToRoundUpTo) The ValueToRound can be a cell address or a calculation.

No special formatting is needed.

Days Required Customer 1 3 Customer 2 4 Customer 3 10

=CEILING(D28,7) =CEILING(D29,7) =CEILING(D30,7)

=CEILING(D54/E54,1) =CEILING(D55/E55,1) =CEILING(D56/E56,1)

Explanation =INT(E83) =MOD(E83,1) =CEILING(MOD(E83),0.99)

LING(D54/E54,1) LING(D55/E55,1) LING(D56/E56,1)

17.50% $D$3 4 3 0.175 v =CELL("address",D3) =CELL("col",D3) =CELL("row",D3) =CELL("contents",D3) =CELL("type",D3) =CELL("prefix",D3)

Nothing is shown for numeric entries.

, position and formatting.

ich extracts the filename.

ANSI Number Character 65 A 66 B 169 What Does It Do?

=CHAR(G4) =CHAR(G5) =CHAR(G6)

=CHAR(Number) The Number must be between 1 and 255.

The result will be a character with no special formatting.

! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , . / 0 1

Number 32 does not show as it is the SPACEBAR character.

Result Alan Carol Bob 18% 10% 15%

=CHOOSE(C4,"Alan","Bob","Carol") =CHOOSE(C5,"Alan","Bob","Carol") =CHOOSE(C6,"Alan","Bob","Carol") =CHOOSE(C7,10%,15%,18%) =CHOOSE(C8,10%,15%,18%) =CHOOSE(C9,10%,15%,18%)

What Does It Do?

=CHOOSE(UserValue, Item1, Item2, Item3 through to Item29)

No special formatting is required.

=IF(D30<=3,CHOOSE(D30,"Gold","Silver","Bronze"),"unplaced") =IF(D31<=3,CHOOSE(D31,"Gold","Silver","Bronze"),"unplaced") =IF(D32<=3,CHOOSE(D32,"Gold","Silver","Bronze"),"unplaced") =IF(D33<=3,CHOOSE(D33,"Gold","Silver","Bronze"),"unplaced") =IF(D34<=3,CHOOSE(D34,"Gold","Silver","Bronze"),"unplaced")

Dirty Text Hello He llo Hello What Does It Do?

Clean Text Hello Hello Hello

=CLEAN(C4) =CLEAN(C5) =CLEAN(C6)

No special formatting is needed. The result will show as normal text.

Letter A B C a b c Alan Bob Carol What Does It Do?

=CODE(C4) =CODE(C5) =CODE(C6) =CODE(C7) =CODE(C8) =CODE(C9) =CODE(C10) =CODE(C11) =CODE(C12)

See the example for FREQUENCY.

251 252 253 254 255

Pool Of Items 4 4 26 What Does It Do ?

Possible Groups 6 4 325

=COMBIN(C4,D4) =COMBIN(C5,D5) =COMBIN(C6,D6)

No special formatting is required.

The colours Red Green

Scheme 1 Red Green

Scheme 2 Red Green Yellow Scheme 7 Green

Scheme 3 Red Green

Scheme 8 Green Yellow