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Rank vs. Rank.eq vs. Rank.avg: Why Microsoft created three Excel functions for one job

Microsoft isn't trying to confuse you—Excel's three ranking functions balance flexibility, compatibility, and tie handling.
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How to use Excel’s UNIQUE Function

Q. Could you explain how the UNIQUE function works in Excel? A. Excel’s UNIQUE is a dynamic array function that can be an essential tool for data analysts and accountants. This function allows users ...
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I found an Excel function that replaced three nested IFs I'd been writing for years

Fewer parentheses, fewer headaches.
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Excel's new Copilot function turns your prompts into formulas - how to try it

A new COPILOT function in Excel lets you use AI in a formula. The new skill is now available to Microsoft 365 insiders. Reduces some of the complexity involved in creating formulas. Get more in-depth ...
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Using Excel’s TEXTBEFORE AND TEXTAFTER functions to easily tame messy data

Q. How do the TEXTBEFORE and TEXTAFTER functions in Excel work? A. Excel’s TEXTBEFORE and TEXTAFTER functions allow users to quickly split up text in ways that used to require combinations of ...