2. Excel Beyond Basics- Advanced Functions and Practical Applications
2. Excel Beyond Basics- Advanced Functions and Practical Applications
Muhammad Zubair
Lalpir & Pakgen Power Limited
EXCEL BEYOND BASICS: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Get the current date and Format date and time Calculate time differences Parse date and time Strings
time
Date and time functions provide powerful tools to work with temporal data, enabling you
to retrieve, format, manipulate, and perform calculations on dates and times.
PRACTICING DATE & TIME FUNCTIONS
Current Date and Time Formatting Date and Time Time Difference Calculations
LOGICAL FUNCTIONS
Logical Functios Common Logical Functions Nesting Logical Functions Error Handling
The VLOOKUP function in The syntax of VLOOKUP is: VLOOKUP can be used for a
Excel allows you to search for VLOOKUP(lookup_value, wide range of tasks, such as
a value in a range of cells table_array, col_index_num, matching product IDs to
and return a corresponding [range_lookup]) product names, looking up
value from another range. employee numbers for
specific employees, or
The lookup_value is the value you retrieving data from external
want to find, table_array is the
sources.
range of cells containing the data,
It is useful for cross-referencing data col_index_num is the column
from different tables or worksheets. number in the table_array
containing the return value, and
range_lookup is an optional
argument specifying the lookup
method.
Vlookup in date Vlookup in time Vlookup in text Vlookup in number Vlookup using false Vlookup using true
INDEX
An index formula retrieves a value Common syntax: INDEX(array, Useful when paired with other
from a range based on position row_num, [col_num]) functions like MATCH
The INDEX formula is a versatile tool for retrieving specific values from ranges or arrays
based on their position, especially when combined with other functions like MATCH.
MATCH
The MATCH formula searches There are different match The MATCH formula is often
for a lookup value in a range types that can be used, such used in combination with
of cells and returns its as exact match or other lookup functions like
relative position. approximate match. VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, or
INDEX/MATCH.
The MATCH formula is a versatile and efficient tool for finding and referencing data
in Excel, making it an essential part of any data analyst's toolkit.
INDEX & MATCH IN COMBINATION
Overview of Index & Syntax and arguments Practical examples Advanced techniques
Match functions
Index & Match formulas provide a powerful and flexible way to perform
dynamic lookups in Excel, enabling users to retrieve data based on specific
criteria, enhancing data analysis and reporting capabilities.
PRACTICING INDEX & MATCH
By understanding and utilizing these statistical functions, you can unlock the power of conditional
analysis in Excel, enabling efficient data exploration, reporting, and decision-making.
DATA ANALYSIS IN EXCEL WITH STATISTICAL FUNCTIONS
SUMIF Function COUNTIF Function AVERAGEIF SUMIFS Function COUNTIFS Function AVERAGEIFS
Function Function
ERROR HANDLING: ISERROR AND ISNA
Proper error handling with functions like ISERROR and ISNA helps
maintain data integrity and user experience in Excel worksheets.
MASTERING ARRAY FORMULAS IN EXCEL
SUMPRODUCT formula VLOOKUP with Multiple Lookup INDEX & MATCH combo
Criteria
These formulas enable efficient data analysis and retrieval in Excel, streamlining workflows.
MASTERING PIVOTTABLES FOR DATA ANALYSIS
Creating Pivot Tables Customizing Pivot Tables Analyzing Pivot Table Insights
RECAP AND CONCLUSION
• Logical Functions
• Error Handling
• Text Functions
• Array Formulas
• Lookup & Reference Functions
• PivotTables