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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 ...
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How to fix the #SPILL! error in Microsoft Excel

There are two ways to fix this cause of the #SPILL! error. First, select the entire spill range (or at least the cell or ...
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Microsoft Excel: A dynamic new way to SORT data arrays

Q. Is it possible to sort a column in Excel using formulas rather than the Data tab’s Sort tool, so the sort process is performed automatically as I update my data? A. Excel has announced a new ...
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Locate the last number in a spreadsheet and copy it into a formula

A client needs to keep track of frequently changing commodity prices and capture the most current figure and eventually copy it into a formula that calculates its resell price. I’m sure Excel can ...