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SUM
Beginner
Math & Calculation

Adds all numbers in a range of cells. The SUM function is one of the most commonly used functions in Excel.

=SUM(number1, [number2], ...)
IF
Beginner
Logical

Returns one value if a condition is TRUE and another value if it's FALSE. Essential for conditional logic in Excel.

=IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false)
VLOOKUP
Intermediate
Lookup & Reference

Searches for a value in the first column of a table and returns a value in the same row from another column. Vertical lookup.

=VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])
COUNT
Beginner
Statistical

Counts the number of cells that contain numbers in a range. Ignores text, logical values, and empty cells.

=COUNT(value1, [value2], ...)
AVERAGE
Beginner
Statistical

Calculates the arithmetic mean of numbers in a range. Ignores text and logical values.

=AVERAGE(number1, [number2], ...)
SUMIF
Intermediate
Math & Calculation

Adds cells that meet a specific condition or criteria. Perfect for conditional sum calculations.

=SUMIF(range, criteria, [sum_range])
COUNTIF
Intermediate
Statistical

Counts cells that meet a specific condition. Essential for conditional counting and data analysis.

=COUNTIF(range, criteria)
MAX
Beginner
Statistical

Returns the largest value in a set of numbers. Ignores text and logical values.

=MAX(number1, [number2], ...)
MIN
Beginner
Statistical

Returns the smallest value in a set of numbers. Ignores text and logical values.

=MIN(number1, [number2], ...)
LEN
Beginner
Text

Returns the number of characters in a text string, including spaces and special characters.

=LEN(text)
CONCATENATE
Beginner
Text

Joins two or more text strings into one string. Note: CONCAT and & operator are modern alternatives.

=CONCATENATE(text1, [text2], ...)
LEFT
Beginner
Text

Extracts a specified number of characters from the start of a text string.

=LEFT(text, [num_chars])
RIGHT
Beginner
Text

Extracts a specified number of characters from the end of a text string.

=RIGHT(text, [num_chars])
TODAY
Beginner
Date & Time

Returns the current date as a serial number. Updates automatically when the worksheet is recalculated.

=TODAY()
NOW
Beginner
Date & Time

Returns the current date and time as a serial number. Updates automatically on recalculation.

=NOW()
ROUND
Beginner
Math & Calculation

Rounds a number to a specified number of digits. Essential for financial calculations and display formatting.

=ROUND(number, num_digits)
ABS
Beginner
Math & Calculation

Returns the absolute value of a number (removes negative sign). Always returns a positive number or zero.

=ABS(number)
AND
Intermediate
Logical

Returns TRUE if all arguments are TRUE. Used to test multiple conditions simultaneously.

=AND(logical1, [logical2], ...)
OR
Intermediate
Logical

Returns TRUE if any argument is TRUE. Used to test if at least one condition is met.

=OR(logical1, [logical2], ...)
NOT
Beginner
Logical

Reverses the logic of its argument. Returns TRUE if argument is FALSE, and FALSE if argument is TRUE.

=NOT(logical)

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