Excel functions
We do not refer to excel worksheet functions as excel functions. Instead, we
define worksheet functions as excel formulas. Worksheet functions are defined as
excel formulas
because they work hand in hand in a cell with the basic mathematical operations
such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Excel functions refer to another group of tools in Excel. This
group of tools is very powerful in managing data in the worksheet.
Tools that fall into this category include pivot table, scenario
analysis, solver, subtotal, etc.
Pivot Table
Pivot table really deserve the first place in this section. It is
one of the best functions ever created in Excel. It should be a common
function used by many departments in a company from finance to even
Human Resource (HR). Of course, the user must know how beneficial is
the function before they can put it to good use. We hope our write-up
would arouse enough of your curosity to read
this page.
Pivot Table and MS Query
Pivot table combined with MS Query is a strong competitor of crystal report.
The combined excel functions can pull data from databases and database servers.
They can present reports that are flexible and can change according to the
needs of the reader by using the drag and drop function. Drill down the
details is as easy as a few clicks of the mouse. More details on
this page.
Goal Seek function
Goal Seek is an Excel function used to derive the input / variable that will
help you to achieve the goal you have set. One of the common applications of
goal seek is to find the breakeven point for a project or business such that
it makes no profit or loss. Click
here
to learn more about the
goal seek function.
Subtotal function
Subtotal is a formula as well as function in excel. As a function, it is able
to insert subtotal into different groups of data. For example, subtotal can
calculate the total sales turnover for each industry group. Click
here
to see the
subtotal function
in action.
Autofilter function
The autofilter function allows you to quickly filter a set of records in
the excel worksheets based on certain criteria. For example, you can select
to see only the companies that belong to a particular industry class by
apply the that particular industry class as the autofilter criteria.
Conditional formatting
Conditional formating as the name implies formats a cell when the condition(s)
provided is(are) satisfied.
Find out
how conditional formatting works here.
Data Validation
Data Validation is a function provided by Excel to limit users from
entering value other than those pre-defined by you.
Click here
to see how to set up one of these excel functions
Import Data
Excel offers you many methods to import data into an Excel worksheet. One of them is
to use the Excel function Import Data. Others include MS Query, ADO Connection (VBA
required). For more details, click on this import data link.
Remove Duplicates from Data Lists
There are 2 methods to remove duplicates from a list. One is through the Advanced Filter.
The other is through the use of IF formula and Auto Filter. Find out under which circumstances
should you use one or the other to remove duplicates.
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