What if mastering a handful of Excel functions could save you hours each week, eliminate frustrating errors, and even make you the go-to problem solver in your office? It’s not just a bold claim—it’s ...

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 ...

Excel 365 offers powerful tools for data analysis, with the “Unique” and “Distinct” functions standing out as essential features for managing large datasets. These functions, while similar in name, ...

Formulas are powerful tools for performing calculations and analyzing data in Excel. In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to use formulas and explore some popular built-in functions. One of the ...

Q. There are formulas that I am repeatedly having to create in my Excel workbook, and there are no built-in functions in Excel that can do these calculations. Is there a quicker way to reuse the same ...

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 ...

If UNIQUE function is not working in Excel on your Windows 11/10 PC, clear the spill rang, check your Excel version, clean ...

Microsoft’s April 2026 Excel update expands Copilot with interactive editing, planning modes, Python integration, and improved iOS comments, marking a deeper shift toward AI-driven workflows.

Use the RANDARRAY() dynamic array function to return random names or other text in Microsoft Excel. The recent article How to generate random letters in Excel shows you how to generate random letters.

Recent guides from tech outlets spotlight lesser-known Excel shortcuts, classic formulas, and built-in automation tools that can save users significant time. Tips range from keyboard commands and ...