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Which function would you use to combine multiple text strings into one?

  • JOIN
  • TEXTJOIN
  • CONCATENATE (correct)
  • MERGE

What does the SUMIF function do?

  • Adds up cells that meet a specific condition (correct)
  • Counts the number of cells in a range
  • Adds up all numbers in a range
  • Calculates the average of a range

If you need to find the position of a value within a range, which function should you use?

  • INDEX
  • RANK
  • COUNT
  • MATCH (correct)

Which function would you use to check if a formula results in an error and return a specified value if it does?

<p>IFERROR (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the LEFT function do in Excel?

<p>Extracts characters from the start of a string (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function would you use to calculate the average of a range of cells?

<p>AVERAGE (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To get the maximum value from a range of cells, which function is appropriate?

<p>MAX (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the HLOOKUP formula in Excel?

<p>Searches for a value in the top row and returns a value from a specified row (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the CONCAT function operate?

<p>It combines multiple text strings into one (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information does the TODAY function provide?

<p>The current date (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of the ROUNDUP function?

<p>To round a number up to a specified number of decimal places (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the MONTH function return when provided with a date?

<p>The number of the month as an integer (1-12) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of output does the ISNUMBER function produce?

<p>It returns true or false based on whether the input is a number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the STDEV function in Excel?

<p>To return the standard deviation based on a sample from a population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

VLOOKUP

Searches a table based on the leftmost column and returns a value from a specific column.

SUM

Adds values in a range of cells.

IF

Checks a condition and returns one value if true, another if false.

COUNT

Counts the number of cells containing numbers in a range.

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AVERAGE

Calculates the mean of values in a range of cells.

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SUMIF

Adds cells that meet a specific criteria.

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INDEX

Returns a cell's value from a specified row and column in a range.

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CONCATENATE

Combines two or more text strings.

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IFNA function

Checks if a formula returns the #N/A error and returns a specified value if true.

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HLOOKUP Function

Searches for a value in the top row of a table and returns a corresponding value from a specified row.

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CONCAT Function

Joins several text strings together.

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TODAY Function

Returns the current date.

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OR Function

Checks multiple conditions and returns true if any of them are true.

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ROUNDUP Function

Rounds a number up to a specified number of decimal places.

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ISNUMBER function

Checks if a value is a number and returns TRUE or FALSE.

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MEDIAN function

Calculates the middle value in a range of numbers.

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Study Notes

Spreadsheet Formulas

  • VLOOKUP: Searches a table's first column for a value and returns a value from a specified column. Syntax: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])

  • SUM: Adds values in a range of cells. Syntax: =SUM(cell_range)

  • IF: Performs a logical test and returns different values based on the test result. Syntax: =IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false)

  • COUNT: Counts numeric cells in a range. Syntax: =COUNT(cell_range)

  • AVERAGE: Calculates the average of a range of cells. Syntax: =AVERAGE(cell_range)

  • SUMIF: Adds cells based on a specified criterion. Syntax: =SUMIF(range, criteria, [sum_range])

  • INDEX: Returns the value in a specific cell of a range, based on row and column numbers. Syntax: =INDEX(array, row_num, [column_num])

  • MATCH: Finds the relative position of a value within a range. Syntax: =MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_type])

  • CONCATENATE/CONCAT: Joins multiple text strings together. Syntax: =CONCATENATE(text1, [text2],...) or =CONCAT(text1, [text2],...)

  • COUNTIF: Counts cells meeting a specified criterion. Syntax: =COUNTIF(range, criteria)

  • IFERROR: Handles errors from a formula by returning a specified value. Syntax: =IFERROR(value, value_if_error)

  • LEFT/LEFTB: Extracts characters from the left side of a text string. Syntax: =LEFT(text, num_chars) or =LEFTB(text, num_bytes)

  • RIGHT/RIGHTB: Extracts characters from the right side of a text string. Syntax: =RIGHT(text, num_chars) or =RIGHTB(text, num_bytes)

  • MID/MIDB: Extracts a specific number of characters from within a text string, starting at a specified position. Syntax: =MID(text, start_num, num_chars) or =MIDB(text, start_num, num_bytes)

  • LEN: Returns the number of characters in a text string. Syntax: =LEN(text)

  • DATE: Creates a date serial number. Syntax: =DATE(year, month, day)

  • NOW: Returns the current date and time. Syntax: =NOW()

  • INDIRECT: Converts text to a cell reference.Syntax: =INDIRECT(ref_text)

  • TRIM: Removes spaces from a text string. Syntax: =TRIM(text)

  • SUBSTITUTE: Replaces specific text in a string. Syntax: =SUBSTITUTE(text, old_text, new_text, [instance_num])

  • RANK: Determines the rank of a number within a range. Syntax: =RANK(number, ref, [order])

  • MAX/MIN: Finds the largest/smallest value in a range. Syntax: =MAX(cell_range) or =MIN(cell_range)

  • ROUND: Rounds a number to a specified number of decimal places. Syntax: =ROUND(number, num_digits)

  • NETWORKDAYS: Calculates the number of weekdays between dates. Syntax: =NETWORKDAYS(start_date, end_date, [holidays])

  • TEXT: Formats a value as text. Syntax: =TEXT(value, format_text)

  • RAND: Generates a random number between 0 and 1. Syntax: =RAND()

  • IFNA: Handles #N/A errors by returning a specified value. Syntax: =IFNA(value, value_if_na)

  • HLOOKUP: Searches for a value in the first row of a table and returns a value from a specified row. Syntax: =HLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, row_index_num, [range_lookup])

  • TODAY: Returns the current date. Syntax: =TODAY()

  • OR/AND: Combine multiple logical tests. Syntax: =OR(logical_test1, [logical_test2],...) or =AND(logical_test1, [logical_test2],...)

  • DATEVALUE: Converts date text to a date serial number. Syntax: =DATEVALUE(date_text)

  • ROUNDUP/ROUNDDOWN: Rounds a number up/down, respectively. Syntax: =ROUNDUP(number, num_digits) or =ROUNDDOWN(number, num_digits)

  • ISNUMBER: Checks if a value is a number. Syntax: =ISNUMBER(value)

  • IFBLANK: Checks if a cell is blank. Syntax: =IFBLANK(range, value_if_blank)

  • PROPER: Capitalizes the first letter of each word in a text string. Syntax: =PROPER(text)

  • MEDIAN/MODE: Calculates the median/most frequent number in a dataset. Syntax: =MEDIAN(number1, [number2],...) or =MODE(number1, [number2],...)

  • DAY/MONTH/YEAR: Extracts the day, month, or year from a date. Syntax: =DAY(date) or =MONTH(date) or =YEAR(date)

  • TRANSPOSE: Reverses the rows and columns of a range. Syntax: Enter the formula, select a range, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.

  • PMT: Calculates a loan payment. Syntax: =PMT(rate, nper, pv)

  • PRODUCT: Multiplies values in a range. Syntax: =PRODUCT(number1, [number2],...)

  • STDEV: Calculates the standard deviation. Syntax: =STDEV(number1, [number2],...)

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Test your knowledge of key spreadsheet formulas including VLOOKUP, SUM, IF, and AVERAGE. This quiz covers essential functions that enhance your ability to analyze data effectively using spreadsheets. Perfect for students and professionals looking to master spreadsheet techniques.

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