How to count data based upon multiple criteria? Counting with Or criteria in Excel can be tricky. This article shows several easy to follow examples. 1. We start simple. For example, we want to count the number of cells that contain Google or Facebook (one column). 2a. However, if we want to count the number of rows that contain Google or Stanford …
IF function and ISERROR function are used to check for an error in Excel. This example shows you how to create an array formula that counts the number of errors in a range. 1. We use the IF function and the ISERROR function to check for an error in the record below: Explanation: the IF function returns 1, if an …
This example illustrates the EVEN and the ODD function in Excel. It also shows you how to determine if a number is even or odd. Even 1. Rounds a positive number up to the nearest even integer. 2. Rounds a negative number down to the nearest even integer. Odd 1. Rounds a positive number up to the nearest odd integer. …
This tutorial shows how to calculate nth smallest value with criteria in Excel using the example below; To get the 2nd smallest value, 3rd smallest value, 4th smallest value, and so on, where each value matches supplied criteria, you can use an array formula that uses the SMALL and IF functions. Formula {=SMALL(IF(criteria,values),n)} Explanation In …
This tutorial shows how to Sum bottom n values with criteria in Excel. You can use a combination of SUM function, SMALL function and IF function to get the sum bottom in the example below; Formula {=SUM(SMALL(IF(range1=criteria,range2),{1,2,3,N}))} Explanation To sum the bottom n values in a range matching criteria, you can use an array formula based on the …
This tutorial shows how to calculate nth largest value with criteria in Excel using the example below; To get the 2nd largest value, 3rd largest value, 4th largest value, and so on, where each value matches supplied criteria, you can use an array formula that uses the LARGE and IF functions. Formula {=LARGE(IF(range=criteria,values),n)} Explanation In …
This tutorial shows how to calculate Smaller of two values in Excel using the example below; To get the smaller, or lesser, of two values, you can use the MIN function. Formula =MIN(value1,value2) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in D5 is: =MIN(B5,C5) How this formula works The MIN function is fully automatic – …
IF function is one of the most used functions in Excel. This page contains many easy to follow IF examples. Simple If Examples The IF function checks whether a condition is met, and returns one value if true and another value if false. 1a. For example, take a look at the IF function in cell B2 below. …
Learn how to use Excel’s logical functions such as the IF, AND, OR and NOT function. If The IF function checks whether a condition is met, and returns one value if true and another value if false. 1. For example, take a look at the IF function in cell C2 below. Above Case Study Explanation: if the …
What is IF function in Excel? IF function is one of logical functions in Microsoft Office Excel that returns one value if the condition is TRUE, or another value if the condition is FALSE. Syntax of IF function The syntax for the IF function in Microsoft Excel is: IF( condition, value_if_true, [value_if_false] ) IF formula explanation condition The value …
To test if all values in a range are at least a certain threshold value, you can use the COUNTIF function together with the NOT function. Formula =NOT(COUNTIF(range,”<65″)) Explanation In the example shown, the formula in G5 is: =NOT(COUNTIF(B5:F5,”<65″)) How this formula works At the core, this formula uses the COUNTIF function to count any …
To get the last relative position (i.e. last row, last column) for mixed data that may contain empty cells, you can use the MATCH function as described below. Note: this is an array formula and must be entered with Control+Shift+Enter. Formula {=MATCH(2,1/(range<>””))} Explanation In the example shown, the formula in E5 is: {=MATCH(2,1/(B4:B10<>””))} Last *relative* …
To calculate a conditional percentile, you can use an array formula using the IF function inside the PERCENTILE function. See example below: Formula =PERCENTILE(IF(criteria,values),k) Note: This is an array formula and must be entered with control + shift + enter. Explanation In the example shown, the formula in G5 is: =PERCENTILE(IF(Table[Gender]=G$4,Table[Score]),$F5) Where “Table” is an Excel Table with data …
This tutorial shows how to create 1st and 2nd level outline formatting using excel formulas. To generate basic outline numbering you can use COUNTA, MID, FIND, IF, and LEN functions. Note: The formula used will only handle a 2-level outline. Explanation In the example shown, the formula in D5 is: =COUNTA($B$5:B5)&”.”&IF(B5<>””,1, MID(D4,FIND(“.”,D4)+1,LEN(D4))+1) How this formula works At …
This tutorial shows how to set a check register formula that calculates a running balance and also, blank values using formula based on simple addition and subtraction. See illustrations below: Formula =balance-debit+credit Explanation In the example shown, the formula in G6 is: =G5-E6+F6 How this formula works The value in G5 is hard-coded. The formula picks …
To calculate a conditional mode with one or more criteria you can use an array formula based on the IF and MODE functions. Note: this is an array formula and must be entered with control + shift + enter. Formula {=MODE(IF(criteria,data))} Explanation In the example shown, the formula in F5 is: {=MODE(IF(group=E5,data))} where “group” is the named range B5:B14, …
To find the most frequently occurring text in a range, based on criteria you supply, you can use an array formula based on several Excel functions MATCH, MODE, INDEX, and IF. Formula =INDEX(range1,MODE(IF(range2=criteria, MATCH(range1,range1,0)))) Note: this is an array formula and must be entered with control + shift + enter. Explanation In the example shown, the formula …
To remove numeric characters from a text string, you can try this experimental formula based on the TEXTJOIN function, new in Excel 2016. Formula {=TEXTJOIN(“”,TRUE,IF(ISERR(MID(A1, ROW(INDIRECT(“1:100”)),1)+0), MID(A1,ROW(INDIRECT(“1:100″)),1),””))} Explanation In the example shown, the formula in C5 is: =TEXTJOIN(“”,TRUE,IF(ISERR(MID(B5, ROW(INDIRECT(“1:100”)),1)+0), MID(B5,ROW(INDIRECT(“1:100″)),1),””)) Note: this is an array formula and must be entered with control + shift + …