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Which function would you use to combine multiple text strings into one?
Which function would you use to combine multiple text strings into one?
- JOIN
- TEXTJOIN
- CONCATENATE (correct)
- MERGE
What does the SUMIF function do?
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?
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?
Which function would you use to check if a formula results in an error and return a specified value if it does?
What does the LEFT function do in Excel?
What does the LEFT function do in Excel?
Which function would you use to calculate the average of a range of cells?
Which function would you use to calculate the average of a range of cells?
To get the maximum value from a range of cells, which function is appropriate?
To get the maximum value from a range of cells, which function is appropriate?
What is the primary function of the HLOOKUP formula in Excel?
What is the primary function of the HLOOKUP formula in Excel?
How does the CONCAT function operate?
How does the CONCAT function operate?
What information does the TODAY function provide?
What information does the TODAY function provide?
What is the primary use of the ROUNDUP function?
What is the primary use of the ROUNDUP function?
What does the MONTH function return when provided with a date?
What does the MONTH function return when provided with a date?
What kind of output does the ISNUMBER function produce?
What kind of output does the ISNUMBER function produce?
What is the purpose of the STDEV function in Excel?
What is the purpose of the STDEV function in Excel?
Flashcards
VLOOKUP
VLOOKUP
Searches a table based on the leftmost column and returns a value from a specific column.
SUM
SUM
Adds values in a range of cells.
IF
IF
Checks a condition and returns one value if true, another if false.
COUNT
COUNT
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AVERAGE
AVERAGE
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SUMIF
SUMIF
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INDEX
INDEX
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CONCATENATE
CONCATENATE
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IFNA function
IFNA function
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HLOOKUP Function
HLOOKUP Function
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CONCAT Function
CONCAT Function
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TODAY Function
TODAY Function
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OR Function
OR Function
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ROUNDUP Function
ROUNDUP Function
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ISNUMBER function
ISNUMBER function
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MEDIAN function
MEDIAN function
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Study Notes
Spreadsheet Formulas
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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])
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SUM: Adds values in a range of cells. Syntax:
=SUM(cell_range)
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IF: Performs a logical test and returns different values based on the test result. Syntax:
=IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false)
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COUNT: Counts numeric cells in a range. Syntax:
=COUNT(cell_range)
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AVERAGE: Calculates the average of a range of cells. Syntax:
=AVERAGE(cell_range)
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SUMIF: Adds cells based on a specified criterion. Syntax:
=SUMIF(range, criteria, [sum_range])
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INDEX: Returns the value in a specific cell of a range, based on row and column numbers. Syntax:
=INDEX(array, row_num, [column_num])
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MATCH: Finds the relative position of a value within a range. Syntax:
=MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_type])
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CONCATENATE/CONCAT: Joins multiple text strings together. Syntax:
=CONCATENATE(text1, [text2],...)
or=CONCAT(text1, [text2],...)
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COUNTIF: Counts cells meeting a specified criterion. Syntax:
=COUNTIF(range, criteria)
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IFERROR: Handles errors from a formula by returning a specified value. Syntax:
=IFERROR(value, value_if_error)
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LEFT/LEFTB: Extracts characters from the left side of a text string. Syntax:
=LEFT(text, num_chars)
or=LEFTB(text, num_bytes)
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RIGHT/RIGHTB: Extracts characters from the right side of a text string. Syntax:
=RIGHT(text, num_chars)
or=RIGHTB(text, num_bytes)
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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)
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LEN: Returns the number of characters in a text string. Syntax:
=LEN(text)
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DATE: Creates a date serial number. Syntax:
=DATE(year, month, day)
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NOW: Returns the current date and time. Syntax:
=NOW()
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INDIRECT: Converts text to a cell reference.Syntax:
=INDIRECT(ref_text)
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TRIM: Removes spaces from a text string. Syntax:
=TRIM(text)
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SUBSTITUTE: Replaces specific text in a string. Syntax:
=SUBSTITUTE(text, old_text, new_text, [instance_num])
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RANK: Determines the rank of a number within a range. Syntax:
=RANK(number, ref, [order])
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MAX/MIN: Finds the largest/smallest value in a range. Syntax:
=MAX(cell_range)
or=MIN(cell_range)
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ROUND: Rounds a number to a specified number of decimal places. Syntax:
=ROUND(number, num_digits)
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NETWORKDAYS: Calculates the number of weekdays between dates. Syntax:
=NETWORKDAYS(start_date, end_date, [holidays])
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TEXT: Formats a value as text. Syntax:
=TEXT(value, format_text)
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RAND: Generates a random number between 0 and 1. Syntax:
=RAND()
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IFNA: Handles #N/A errors by returning a specified value. Syntax:
=IFNA(value, value_if_na)
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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])
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TODAY: Returns the current date. Syntax:
=TODAY()
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OR/AND: Combine multiple logical tests. Syntax:
=OR(logical_test1, [logical_test2],...)
or=AND(logical_test1, [logical_test2],...)
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DATEVALUE: Converts date text to a date serial number. Syntax:
=DATEVALUE(date_text)
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ROUNDUP/ROUNDDOWN: Rounds a number up/down, respectively. Syntax:
=ROUNDUP(number, num_digits)
or=ROUNDDOWN(number, num_digits)
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ISNUMBER: Checks if a value is a number. Syntax:
=ISNUMBER(value)
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IFBLANK: Checks if a cell is blank. Syntax:
=IFBLANK(range, value_if_blank)
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PROPER: Capitalizes the first letter of each word in a text string. Syntax:
=PROPER(text)
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MEDIAN/MODE: Calculates the median/most frequent number in a dataset. Syntax:
=MEDIAN(number1, [number2],...)
or=MODE(number1, [number2],...)
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DAY/MONTH/YEAR: Extracts the day, month, or year from a date. Syntax:
=DAY(date)
or=MONTH(date)
or=YEAR(date)
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TRANSPOSE: Reverses the rows and columns of a range. Syntax: Enter the formula, select a range, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
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PMT: Calculates a loan payment. Syntax:
=PMT(rate, nper, pv)
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PRODUCT: Multiplies values in a range. Syntax:
=PRODUCT(number1, [number2],...)
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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.