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Microsoft Excel top functions.

 

Microsoft Excel offers numerous functions to simplify data analysis and calculation. Here are some of the most commonly used and powerful functions:

Basic Functions

SUM: Adds values.

=SUM(A1:A10)

AVERAGE: Calculates the mean of numbers.

=AVERAGE(A1:A10)

IF: Performs logical tests and returns values based on conditions.

=IF(A1>10, "Yes", "No")

COUNT: Counts numeric values in a range.

=COUNT(A1:A10)

LEN: Returns the length of a text string.

=LEN(A1)

Lookup and Reference Functions

VLOOKUP: Looks for a value in the first column and returns a value in the same row from another column.

=VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

HLOOKUP: Similar to


Here are practical examples of common Excel functions and how they can be applied in real-life scenarios:

1. SUM

Scenario: Calculate the total sales for a week.
Example:

A B
Day Sales
Monday 200
Tuesday 150
Wednesday 300
Thursday 250
Friday 100
Total =SUM(B2:B6) (Result: 1000)

2. AVERAGE

Scenario: Find the average score of a student.
Example:

A B
Subject Score
Math 80
Science 90
History 85
Average =AVERAGE(B2:B4) (Result: 85)

3. IF

Scenario: Determine pass/fail based on a score.
Example:

A B C
Name Score Result
John 75 =IF(B2>=50, "Pass", "Fail") (Result: Pass)
Sarah 45 Fail

4. VLOOKUP

Scenario: Find the price of a product from a table.
Example:

A B
Product Price
Apple 2.00
Banana 1.50
Orange 1.75
Formula: =VLOOKUP("Banana", A2:B4, 2, FALSE) (Result: 1.50)

5. CONCATENATE (or CONCAT)

Scenario: Combine first and last names into a full name.
Example:

A B C
First Name Last Name Full Name
John Doe =A2 & " " & B2 (Result: John Doe)

6. COUNT

Scenario: Count the number of entries in a list.
Example:

A
Apples
Oranges
Bananas
Formula: =COUNT(A1:A3) (Result: 3)

7. LEFT/RIGHT

Scenario: Extract area code from a phone number.
Example:

A B
Phone Number Area Code
123-456-7890 =LEFT(A2, 3) (Result: 123)

8. LEN

Scenario: Count characters in a text string.
Example:

A B
Hello, Excel! =LEN(A2) (Result: 12)



























These examples can be directly adapted to real-world problems, enhancing productivity and efficiency in Excel.

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