What are the top 10 Excel functions you should know?

Among the 500 functions in Excel, which ones do you use daily? Here is a list of the top 10 Excel functions with examples. Click on each link to learn more about each function.

#1: SUM function

The SUM function is the most popular Excel function worldwide. It appears in almost all Excel workbooks. Don’t underestimate this function! Many users still write A1+A2+A3+A4+…. to add cells.

This function is so useful. You can create a sum from the ribbon or use the shortcut Alt+=.

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#2: IF function

You often need to compare two pieces of data. Based on the test, you may need to return a different answer. The IF function is useful for these cases.

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#3: COUNTIF and COUNTIFS

The COUNTIF function counts values that meet one specific condition. It is fast and accurate. This function makes data analysis easier. It helps track patterns and gives insights for better decision-making.

• COUNTIF uses one condition for counting.
• COUNTIFS can handle up to 256 criteria in different columns.

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#4: SUMIF and SUMIFS

The SUMIF and SUMIFS functions sum values based on one or many conditions. SUMIFS is more advanced for complex calculations.

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#5: UNIQUE function

The UNIQUE function removes duplicate values from a data set. You only need to select the column to treat.

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#6: FILTER

The FILTER function was released in 2018. It makes data analysis easier and helps find the most relevant data quickly.

#7: XLOOKUP

The XLOOKUP function improves on VLOOKUP. It can search any column, handle unsorted data, and even return multiple matches. It makes data retrieval easier and more flexible.

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#8: TRIM

The TRIM function removes extra spaces from data. It cleans data and ensures consistency. You should paste values only to keep results.

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#9: TEXTJOIN

The TEXTJOIN function combines text values quickly. It simplifies formulas and keeps data well organized.

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#10: DATE

The DATE function creates dates from year, month, and day values. It simplifies date calculations and comparisons.

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