'SMALL function' category
Get date ranges from a schedule
This article demonstrates ways to extract names and corresponding populated date ranges from a schedule using Excel 365 and earlier […]
This article demonstrates ways to extract names and corresponding populated date ranges from a schedule using Excel 365 and earlier […]
How to extract numbers from a cell value
Working with numbers in Excel can be deceptively tricky, especially when they're embedded within text or need to be formatted […]
Working with numbers in Excel can be deceptively tricky, especially when they're embedded within text or need to be formatted […]
Extract specific word based on position in cell value
Whether you're cleaning up imported data, parsing product names, or building dynamic spreadsheets, mastering text manipulation in Excel can save […]
Whether you're cleaning up imported data, parsing product names, or building dynamic spreadsheets, mastering text manipulation in Excel can save […]
Count cells containing text from list
Table of Contents Count cells containing text from list Count entries based on date and time Count cells with text […]
Table of Contents Count cells containing text from list Count entries based on date and time Count cells with text […]
INDEX MATCH – multiple results
This article demonstrates how to work with multiple criteria using INDEX and MATCH functions. Table of Contents INDEX MATCH - […]
This article demonstrates how to work with multiple criteria using INDEX and MATCH functions. Table of Contents INDEX MATCH - […]
If cell contains text from list
This article demonstrates several techniques to check if a cell contains text based on a list. The first example shows […]
This article demonstrates several techniques to check if a cell contains text based on a list. The first example shows […]
Filter duplicate values based on criteria
This article demonstrates formulas and Excel tools that extract duplicates based on three conditions. The first and second condition is […]
This article demonstrates formulas and Excel tools that extract duplicates based on three conditions. The first and second condition is […]
How to use Excel Tables
An Excel table allows you to easily sort, filter and sum values in a data set where values are related.
An Excel table allows you to easily sort, filter and sum values in a data set where values are related.
How to generate a round-robin tournament
This article demonstrates macros that create different types of round-robin tournaments. Table of contents Basic schedule - each team plays […]
This article demonstrates macros that create different types of round-robin tournaments. Table of contents Basic schedule - each team plays […]
Compare two columns in different worksheets
This article describes an array formula that compares values from two different columns in two worksheets twice and returns a […]
This article describes an array formula that compares values from two different columns in two worksheets twice and returns a […]
Follow stock market trends – Moving Average
In my previous post, I described how to build a dynamic stock chart that lets you easily adjust the date […]
In my previous post, I described how to build a dynamic stock chart that lets you easily adjust the date […]
Find and return the highest number and corresponding date based on a condition
Table of Contents Introduction Find and return the highest number and corresponding date based on a condition - Excel 365 […]
Table of Contents Introduction Find and return the highest number and corresponding date based on a condition - Excel 365 […]
A beginners guide to Excel array formulas
Array formulas allows you to do advanced calculations not possible with regular formulas.
Array formulas allows you to do advanced calculations not possible with regular formulas.
Working with overlapping date ranges
This article demonstrates formulas that calculate the number of overlapping ranges for all ranges, finds the most overlapped range and […]
This article demonstrates formulas that calculate the number of overlapping ranges for all ranges, finds the most overlapped range and […]
Split expenses calculator
This article demonstrates two ways to calculate expenses evenly split across multiple people. The first one is a formula solution, […]
This article demonstrates two ways to calculate expenses evenly split across multiple people. The first one is a formula solution, […]
Search for a sequence of values
This article demonstrates array formulas that identify two search values in a row or in a sequence. The image above […]
This article demonstrates array formulas that identify two search values in a row or in a sequence. The image above […]
Identify rows of overlapping records
This article demonstrates a formula that points out row numbers of records that overlap the current record based on a […]
This article demonstrates a formula that points out row numbers of records that overlap the current record based on a […]
Compare two columns and extract differences
This article demonstrates formulas that extract values that exist only in one column out of two columns. There are text […]
This article demonstrates formulas that extract values that exist only in one column out of two columns. There are text […]
Wildcard lookups and include or exclude criteria
This article demonstrates three different ways to filter a data set if a value contains a specific string and if […]
This article demonstrates three different ways to filter a data set if a value contains a specific string and if […]
Lookup with any number of criteria
This article demonstrates a formula that allows you to search a data set using any number of conditions, however, one […]
This article demonstrates a formula that allows you to search a data set using any number of conditions, however, one […]
Find all sequences of consecutive dates
This article demonstrates formulas that display dates that follow each other in sequence. Dates June 5, 2025 and June 6, […]
This article demonstrates formulas that display dates that follow each other in sequence. Dates June 5, 2025 and June 6, […]
How to use the SMALL function
The SMALL function lets you extract a number in a cell range based on how small it is compared to the other numbers in the group.
The SMALL function lets you extract a number in a cell range based on how small it is compared to the other numbers in the group.
Comparing Excel Sorting Techniques: Formulas, Tools, and VBA
I will in this article discuss three different techniques to sort a data set in Excel. I am going to […]
I will in this article discuss three different techniques to sort a data set in Excel. I am going to […]
Repeat values across cells
Table of Contents Repeat values Repeat the range according to criteria in loop Find the most/least consecutive repeated value […]
Table of Contents Repeat values Repeat the range according to criteria in loop Find the most/least consecutive repeated value […]
Working with date ranges
Table of Contents Find date range based on a date Sort dates within a date range Create date ranges that […]
Table of Contents Find date range based on a date Sort dates within a date range Create date ranges that […]
How to use VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP with multiple conditions
I will in this article demonstrate how to use the VLOOKUP function with multiple conditions. The function was not built […]
I will in this article demonstrate how to use the VLOOKUP function with multiple conditions. The function was not built […]
Working with Relational Tables in Excel
Excel 2010 has a PowerPivot feature and DAX formulas that let you work with multiple tables of data. You can […]
Excel 2010 has a PowerPivot feature and DAX formulas that let you work with multiple tables of data. You can […]
Excel calendar
Table of Contents Excel monthly calendar - VBA Calendar Drop down lists Headers Calculating dates (formula) Conditional formatting Today Dates […]
Table of Contents Excel monthly calendar - VBA Calendar Drop down lists Headers Calculating dates (formula) Conditional formatting Today Dates […]
Lookup multiple values across columns and return a single value
Table of Contents Lookup multiple values across columns and return a single value Lookup using multiple conditions Lookup a date […]
Table of Contents Lookup multiple values across columns and return a single value Lookup using multiple conditions Lookup a date […]
Partial match and return multiple adjacent values
This article demonstrates array formulas that search for cell values containing a search string and returns corresponding values on the […]
This article demonstrates array formulas that search for cell values containing a search string and returns corresponding values on the […]
Working with COMBO BOXES [Form Controls]
This blog post demonstrates how to create, populate and change comboboxes (form control) programmatically. Form controls are not as flexible […]
This blog post demonstrates how to create, populate and change comboboxes (form control) programmatically. Form controls are not as flexible […]
Use a drop down list to search and return multiple values
Table of Contents Use a drop down list to search and return multiple values How to automatically add new items […]
Table of Contents Use a drop down list to search and return multiple values How to automatically add new items […]
Extract unique distinct values from an Excel Table filtered list
This article demonstrates two formulas that extract distinct values from a filtered Excel Table, one formula for Excel 365 subscribers […]
This article demonstrates two formulas that extract distinct values from a filtered Excel Table, one formula for Excel 365 subscribers […]
How to compare two data sets
Table of Contents How to compare two data sets - Excel Table and autofilter Filter shared records from two tables […]
Table of Contents How to compare two data sets - Excel Table and autofilter Filter shared records from two tables […]
VLOOKUP – Return multiple unique distinct values
This article shows how to extract unique distinct values based on a condition applied to an adjacent column using formulas. […]
This article shows how to extract unique distinct values based on a condition applied to an adjacent column using formulas. […]
Fuzzy VLOOKUP
This formula returns multiple values even if they are arranged differently or have minor misspellings compared to the lookup value.
This formula returns multiple values even if they are arranged differently or have minor misspellings compared to the lookup value.
A Comprehensive Guide to Splitting Text in Excel
This blog article describes how to split strings in a cell with space as a delimiting character, like Text to […]
This blog article describes how to split strings in a cell with space as a delimiting character, like Text to […]
Compare tables: Filter records occurring only in one table
Table of Contents Compare tables: Filter records occurring only in one table Compare two lists and filter unique values where […]
Table of Contents Compare tables: Filter records occurring only in one table Compare two lists and filter unique values where […]
Create dependent drop down lists containing unique distinct values
Table of Contents Create dependent drop down lists containing unique distinct values - Excel 365 Create dependent drop down lists […]
Table of Contents Create dependent drop down lists containing unique distinct values - Excel 365 Create dependent drop down lists […]
Extract dates from overlapping date ranges
The array formula in cell B3 extracts overlapping dates based on the date ranges in columns D and E. What's […]
The array formula in cell B3 extracts overlapping dates based on the date ranges in columns D and E. What's […]
Plot date ranges in a calendar
Table of Contents Plot date ranges in a calendar Plot date ranges in a calendar part 2 Highlight events in […]
Table of Contents Plot date ranges in a calendar Plot date ranges in a calendar part 2 Highlight events in […]
Split data across multiple sheets – VBA
Table of Contents Split data across multiple sheets - VBA Add values to worksheets based on a condition - VBA […]
Table of Contents Split data across multiple sheets - VBA Add values to worksheets based on a condition - VBA […]
Match two criteria and return multiple records
This article demonstrates how to extract records/rows based on two conditions applied to two different columns, you can easily extend […]
This article demonstrates how to extract records/rows based on two conditions applied to two different columns, you can easily extend […]
How to return a value if lookup value is in a range
In this article, I will demonstrate four different formulas that allow you to lookup a value that is to be found […]
In this article, I will demonstrate four different formulas that allow you to lookup a value that is to be found […]
Lookup a date in date ranges and get the corresponding value
This article explains how to search for a specific date and identify a date range in which it falls between […]
This article explains how to search for a specific date and identify a date range in which it falls between […]
Find the most recent date that meets a particular condition
This article demonstrates how to return the latest date based on a condition using formulas or a Pivot Table. The […]
This article demonstrates how to return the latest date based on a condition using formulas or a Pivot Table. The […]
5 easy ways to VLOOKUP and return multiple values
This post explains how to lookup a value and return multiple values. No array formula required.
This post explains how to lookup a value and return multiple values. No array formula required.
Extract all rows from a range that meet criteria in one column
Lookup with criteria and return records.
Lookup with criteria and return records.
Search for a text string in a data set and return multiple records
This article explains different techniques that filter rows/records that contain a given text string in any of the cell values […]
This article explains different techniques that filter rows/records that contain a given text string in any of the cell values […]
Merge cell ranges into one list
The above image demonstrates a formula that adds values in three different columns into one column. Table of Contents Merge […]
The above image demonstrates a formula that adds values in three different columns into one column. Table of Contents Merge […]
How to perform a two-dimensional lookup
Table of Contents How to perform a two-dimensional lookup Reverse two-way lookups in a cross reference table [Excel 2016] Reverse […]
Table of Contents How to perform a two-dimensional lookup Reverse two-way lookups in a cross reference table [Excel 2016] Reverse […]
Extract a list of duplicates from a column
The array formula in cell C2 extracts duplicate values from column A. Only one duplicate of each value is displayed […]
The array formula in cell C2 extracts duplicate values from column A. Only one duplicate of each value is displayed […]
How to create date ranges in Excel
Question: I am trying to create an excel spreadsheet that has a date range. Example: Cell A1 1/4/2009-1/10/2009 Cell B1 […]
Question: I am trying to create an excel spreadsheet that has a date range. Example: Cell A1 1/4/2009-1/10/2009 Cell B1 […]
Find missing numbers
Table of Contents Find missing numbers in a column based on a given range Find missing three character alpha code […]
Table of Contents Find missing numbers in a column based on a given range Find missing three character alpha code […]
Populate drop down list with unique distinct values sorted from A to Z
Question: How do I create a drop-down list with unique distinct alphabetically sorted values? Table of contents Introduction Sort values […]
Question: How do I create a drop-down list with unique distinct alphabetically sorted values? Table of contents Introduction Sort values […]
Partial match for multiple strings – AND logic
This article demonstrates formulas that let you perform partial matches based on multiple strings and return those strings if all […]
This article demonstrates formulas that let you perform partial matches based on multiple strings and return those strings if all […]
Extract a unique distinct list sorted from A to Z
This article demonstrates Excel formulas that allows you to list unique distinct values from a single column and sort them […]
This article demonstrates Excel formulas that allows you to list unique distinct values from a single column and sort them […]
Working with unique values
What's on this page Extract unique values from two columns - Excel 365 Extract unique values from two columns - […]
What's on this page Extract unique values from two columns - Excel 365 Extract unique values from two columns - […]
Sort a column alphabetically
Table of Contents Sort a column - Excel 365 Sort a column using array formula Two columns sorting by the […]
Table of Contents Sort a column - Excel 365 Sort a column using array formula Two columns sorting by the […]
Extract unique distinct values from a multi-column cell range
This article demonstrates ways to list unique distinct values in a cell range with multiple columns. The data is not […]
This article demonstrates ways to list unique distinct values in a cell range with multiple columns. The data is not […]
Extract records between two dates
This article presents methods for filtering rows in a dataset based on a start and end date. The image above […]
This article presents methods for filtering rows in a dataset based on a start and end date. The image above […]
Filter unique distinct records
Table of contents Filter unique distinct row records Filter unique distinct row records but not blanks Filter unique distinct row […]
Table of contents Filter unique distinct row records Filter unique distinct row records but not blanks Filter unique distinct row […]
Cleaning Up Excel Worksheets: Eliminating Blank Cells, Rows, and Errors
In this blog post I will demonstrate methods on how to find, select, and deleting blank cells and errors. Why […]
In this blog post I will demonstrate methods on how to find, select, and deleting blank cells and errors. Why […]