functions – HowtoExcel.net https://howtoexcel.net Analytics. Automation. Process Improvement. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:41:40 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://howtoexcel.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/h2eicon.png functions – HowtoExcel.net https://howtoexcel.net 32 32 How to Use the CHOOSE Function in Excel: A Comprehensive Guide https://howtoexcel.net/2025/05/how-to-use-the-choose-function-in-excel-a-comprehensive-guide.html Tue, 27 May 2025 02:25:29 +0000 https://howtoexcel.net/?p=10349 When it comes to working with Excel, mastering the various built-in functions can save you time, increase your efficiency, and unlock new ways to analyze your data. One such function, often underutilized but incredibly powerful, is the CHOOSE function, which is available in Excel 2016 and newer versions. In this guide, I’ll explain what the […]

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]]> How to Use the PIVOTBY Function in Excel https://howtoexcel.net/2025/05/how-to-use-the-pivotby-function-in-excel.html Tue, 06 May 2025 00:31:12 +0000 https://howtoexcel.net/?p=10279 PIVOTBY is a relatively new function that Excel introduced in 2021. It is a dynamic, formula-based alternative to pivot tables. It’s part of Excel’s push toward more dynamic, flexible data analysis, especially for users who prefer formulas over the drag-and-drop interface of traditional PivotTables. In this article, I’ll walk you through what PIVOTBY does, how […]

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]]> How to Use the TRIMMEAN Function in Excel https://howtoexcel.net/2025/04/how-to-use-the-trimmean-function-in-excel.html Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:08:25 +0000 https://howtoexcel.net/?p=10216 What is the TRIMMEAN function? The TRIMMEAN function has been available on Excel since the 2016 version. What it does is return the mean (average) of your data set, but it excludes a portion of your data. This can be useful if you want to exclude outliers and data that may not be typical. Small […]

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]]> How to Generate a List of Non-Repeating Random Numbers in Excel https://howtoexcel.net/2025/04/how-to-generate-a-list-of-non-repeating-random-numbers-in-excel.html Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:23:20 +0000 https://howtoexcel.net/?p=10121 Do you want to create a list of random numbers in Excel, but avoid repeating values? Below, I’ll cover how you can set that up to ensure that no number is shown more than once — all through just a single formula. Start with the SEQUENCE function The first thing that’s necessary is to create […]

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]]> How to Use the TRIMRANGE Function in Excel https://howtoexcel.net/2025/04/how-to-use-the-trimrange-function-in-excel.html Tue, 01 Apr 2025 02:24:06 +0000 https://howtoexcel.net/?p=10094 Microsoft Excel has recently rolled out a new function, TRIMRANGE. And as its name suggests, it will help you trim a range, to ensure that your formula is efficient and isn’t including unnecessary blank values in calculations. Here’s a breakdown of the function. The inputs for the TRIMRANGE function There are three arguments to enter […]

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]]> Use Excel’s Image Function to Populate Logos https://howtoexcel.net/2025/01/use-excels-image-function-to-populate-logos.html Tue, 28 Jan 2025 03:57:25 +0000 https://howtoexcel.net/?p=9886 The IMAGE function in Excel is one of the newer ones you can use. And it can make importing images into your spreadsheet a whole lot simpler than saving, uploading, and then inserting them. I’ll also show you how to setup a template where you can dynamically import logos from a website. How the Image […]

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]]> Calculate Interest Savings on a Credit Card Balance Transfer in Excel https://howtoexcel.net/2024/06/calculate-interest-savings-on-a-credit-card-balance-transfer-in-excel.html Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:05:13 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=9078 A balance transfer for a credit card allows people to move the outstanding balance from one or more credit cards to a new card, often with a lower interest rate. The purpose of a balance transfer is to reduce the amount of interest paid on existing debt, which can help cardholders save money. Many credit […]

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]]> Create an Amortization Calculator in Excel https://howtoexcel.net/2024/03/create-an-amortization-calculator-in-excel.html Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:38:34 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=8696 Amortization schedules are essential tools for anyone managing a loan or mortgage, providing a clear breakdown of how payments are allocated towards interest and principal over the loan’s term. Typically, these schedules detail each payment’s date, the interest portion, the principal portion, and the remaining balance, offering borrowers insight into the precise cost of borrowing […]

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]]> How to Calculate Running Totals in Power Query https://howtoexcel.net/2024/02/how-to-calculate-running-totals-in-power-query.html Tue, 06 Feb 2024 01:48:08 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=8553 Do you have year-to-date values and need to calculate running totals? What about if you have criteria you want to track running totals for? In this post, I’ll show you how to accomplish both and how you can create a custom function in Power Query that you can re-use in other queries. Here is a […]

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]]> Create a Date and Time Stamp in Excel Using VBA https://howtoexcel.net/2023/11/create-a-date-stamp-in-excel-using-vba.html Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=8283 Do you have a spreadsheet that needs to track dates? Whether it’s a shipping log, an inventory tracker, a sales order template, or just something to track when the last change was made to a cell, there’s an easy way you can create a date stamp in Excel with VBA. Use checkboxes to make your […]

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