Functions like FILTER, SORTBY, UNIQUE, XLOOKUP, and VSTACK transform static grids into real-time data systems.

Q. How do I use the FILTER function in Excel, and how is this an improvement over the filter feature? A. The FILTER function was introduced five years ago as part of the Excel Dynamic Arrays rollout.

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Traditional methods for creating dynamic drop-down lists in Excel, such as using INDIRECT or named ranges, often come with significant limitations. These approaches can break when tables are renamed, ...

Microsoft Excel’s new FILTER() function is a great tool for reporting and dashboards. We’ll show you how to use it to get more done. Filtering is a huge part of many Microsoft Excel sheets, and ...

Whether you’re tracking sales, managing inventory, or analyzing employee records, keeping up with dynamic datasets can feel like a never-ending chore. But what if there was a way to make Excel do the ...

When counting unique values in Microsoft Excel, use UNIQUE() as a helper function and avoid more complicated expressions. The TechRepublic article How to create a sorted unique list in an Excel ...

Q. I get a detailed revenue transaction export from the client, and then I get it again, revised, usually after I’ve already filtered, sorted, and documented my selections. I’m tired of reapplying ...