Array formula
Array formula refers to evaluations whose results are placed in the
range of cells.
Ctrl+Shift+Enter
A group of bracket will automatically enclose the formula to remind
the user that it is an array formula. Some Excel functions are perform
matrix operations such as multiplication ,inverse and transpose and
are implemented as array formula.
Some array formula functions
A. Sumproduct
B. SumIf
C. Average
D. Transpose
E. Array multiplication
F. Filter
G. importRange
Enter an array formula
1. Select the cells where you want to see your results.
2. Enter formula
3. Press Ctrl+Shift +Enter fills each of the cells you selected with the
result.
SUMIF
Product (A) Sales(B)
Apple 100
orange 50
Apple 75
Bananas 40
Apple 25
=sumif(A1:A5,”Apple”,B1:B5)
Result : 200
Ie(100+75+25=100)
TRANSPOSE
To transpose a matrix (or array of data) in Excel using array formulas,
select the desired output range, enter the =TRANSPOSE() formula with
the source range as the argument, and then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
Average
The AVERAGE function is one of the simplest , most widely used
statistical functions in spreadsheets. It calculates the mean of a range
of numbers
Array multiplication
Array multiplication allows you to multiply corresponding elements in
two or more ranges (array) and then perform further calculations in
one formula
Filter function
The filter function is one of the most powerful modern dynamic array
tool in spreadsheet. It extract only the rows that match a specific
condition and display them automatically. FILTER produce a clean
separate table containing only the required data without changing or
deleting anything in the original dataset
Syntax
=FILTER(array,include_condition,*if_empty+)
Arguments
Array -> the full data range you want to filter
Include -> The logical test applied to each row
If_empty -> optional message shown if no row match
Name Mark
Asha 55
John 72
Meera 88
Amit 45
Akhil 95
=FILTER(A2:B6,B2:B6>60)
Name marks
john 72
Meera 88
Akhil 95
IMPORTRANGE
The IMPORTRANGE function is powerful tool in Google sheets that
allow you to pull data from one spreadsheet into another. It create a
live connection between files. So whenever the source file change
the imported data update automatically
This function is widely used in department, schools , business terms,
project groups and cloud- based collaboration where multiple users
enter data in different sheets
Syntax
=IMPORTRANGE(“URL”,”SheetNameRange”)
Arguments
“URL” -> The web link of the Google sheet from which you want to
import data
“SheetNameRange” -> The tab name and the exact cell range to be
imported