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The simple Excel function that decides if your formula spills or returns one value

If you decide to spill the results, you can then use the spilled range operator (#) to perform a calculation on the spilled range. Simply reference the first cell of the spilled range with a # ...
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Secret Excel Features That Turn Beginners Into Data Pros Overnight

Since their introduction in 1993, PivotTables have remained one of Excel’s most powerful tools for summarizing and analyzing large datasets. With just a few clicks, you can transform raw, unstructured ...
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You need to know the difference between a range and an array in Excel

Excel processes the range (A1:A10) by converting it into an array in memory. This array is what Excel works with to calculate the sum. The distinction is subtle but important: while the range is the ...