A wide variety of advanced Excel formulas exist, many of which allow you to quickly and efficiently perform important tasks at work. These advanced formulas often include advanced automation or search features, which can help save you time and provide fast, effective results.
SUMIF
When cells have certain characteristics in common, the SUMIF formula is used to add the cells together. For example, SUMIF can be used when the data cells in question have a specific number or word associated with them, such as for a specific product category or type. It can also be used to highlight outliers or group certain types of information by adding information that is above or below a specific value or that forms a specific sum.
Conditional formatting
For a visual representation of your data, structured Excel tables and spreadsheets are critical in many industries. You must share your information with others at your employer after you have done the necessary calculations. In order for your presentation to be understood by readers and audiences, it is sometimes important that the important information and main points stand out.
IFERROR
You may occasionally run into problems when using complex Excel functions. This could be due to a number of factors, such as the lack of a certain type of data in some rows, or it could be an indication that something is wrong and needs to be corrected. When error codes are removed, IFERROR creates a blank cell or the text you specify to indicate that the cell or area requires further investigation or attention.
Advanced Excel formulas
However, Excel automatically generates some error codes that can halt calculations over a range of values, in addition to a distracting, conspicuous appearance on the sheet for easy detection and correction.
INDEX COMPARE
A more advanced method of finding and analyzing data within an Excel sheet or workbook is made possible by the combination of Excel’s INDEX and MATCH functions. While tools like VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP let you search for data, their limitations on where and how they search make it difficult for you to quickly get the data you need. While INDEX is used to match that data with the other data available in the row, the MATCH function nested within it can be used to find a particular type of data.
How do you learn Excel?
There are several ways to learn advanced Excel skills. Your ideal learning model will likely depend on your professional timeline, your development needs, and your existing knowledge. For example, those looking for a more systematic approach to learning Excel can take an accredited online Excel course from a Certified Academy for Microsoft Office Training.
In which language should I learn Excel?
In the Netherlands it is a difficult choice to learn Excel in Dutch or in English. Most international companies, including large Dutch companies, work internationally and will use the English version of Excel. Therefore, there are advantages to learning in English. However, learning in Dutch can be much more comfortable. Your motivation to learn Excel should determine whether English or Dutch is better.
