Excel Skills Simplified: Tutorials That Actually Work
The TAKE function extracts a specified number of rows or columns from the beginning or end of an array. Whether you need the top 10 sales records, the last 5 transactions, or specific columns from a dataset, TAKE delivers precisely the data you need with a single dynamic formula – no helper columns or complex indexing required.
The WRAPCOLS function transforms one-dimensional arrays – long vertical columns or horizontal rows – into two-dimensional grids by wrapping values down columns. Whether you’re creating multi-column product listings, building dashboard layouts, or reformatting import data, WRAPCOLS restructures linear lists into clean, vertical layouts with a single formula.
The WRAPROWS function transforms one-dimensional arrays – long vertical columns or horizontal rows – into clean two-dimensional grids. Whether you’re creating product catalogs, building multi-column reports, or formatting import data, WRAPROWS reshapes linear lists into professional layouts with a single formula.
The VSTACK function combines multiple arrays or ranges vertically into a single dynamic array. Whether you’re consolidating data from multiple sheets, appending records, or building unified datasets, VSTACK makes vertical stacking seamless with automatic spilling and live updates.
The HSTACK function merges multiple arrays or ranges horizontally into a single dynamic array. Whether you’re consolidating reports, combining related datasets, or building sophisticated data pipelines, HSTACK makes it simple to stack arrays side-by-side with automatic spilling.
Need to find the previous coupon payment date for a bond in Excel? The COUPPCD function lets you identify when the most recent coupon payment occurred before a settlement date without manually tracking payment schedules. This guide shows you how, step-by-step.
The EXPAND function is a powerful dynamic array tool in Excel that resizes arrays to exact dimensions and lets you control how new cells are filled. It’s ideal for standardizing report layouts, feeding consistent arrays into dashboards, and ensuring predictable spill ranges across your workbook.
When working with invoices, receipts, or sales reports, you may need to apply different tax rates depending on the product type, service category, or customer location. Excel makes it easy to handle multiple tax rates if you set it up correctly. I will show you efficient and accurate ways to manage tax rates in Excel.
Need to calculate how many days remain until the next coupon payment on a bond in Excel? The COUPDAYSNCD function lets you find the number of days from the settlement date to the next coupon date without manually counting calendar days. This guide shows you how, step-by-step.