Formula guides

Specific answers for real spreadsheet formula problems.

Short, practical guides focused on Excel formulas, Google Sheets equivalents, and the kind of spreadsheet problems that show up in classes, internships, and analyst work.

Dynamic arraysLogical formulasLookup formulasDate and time formulas

Dynamic arrays

XLOOKUP returning multiple values

Learn how XLOOKUP can return multiple columns, when FILTER is a better fit, and how to avoid spill errors.

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Logical formulas

SUMIFS with multiple OR conditions in Excel

Learn practical ways to use SUMIFS with OR logic, including helper formulas, array constants, and mistakes that cause duplicated totals.

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Lookup formulas

INDEX MATCH with multiple criteria

Use INDEX MATCH with multiple criteria when one lookup value is not enough, with examples, pitfalls, and performance guidance.

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Date and time formulas

Excel IF with dates

Write IF formulas with dates safely in Excel, including TODAY, DATE, date thresholds, and common serial-number mistakes.

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