Most Excel lookup functions return the first match, but XLOOKUP can reverse the search direction to return the latest record.

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For example, if the first column is all phone numbers formatted like "21255554111" and you want them to all look like " (212)-555-4111," start typing. By the second cell, Excel should recognize the ...

In this post, we will show you how to speed up calculating threads in Excel on a Windows 11/10 PC. Microsoft Excel is designed to handle large datasets and complex formulas. However, sometimes ...

Microsoft is making it easier to bring data into Excel, especially for users who just want quick results without opening Power Query. In a new update for Excel on Windows, Microsoft has introduced ...

Q. How do the TEXTBEFORE and TEXTAFTER functions in Excel work? A. Excel’s TEXTBEFORE and TEXTAFTER functions allow users to quickly split up text in ways that used to require combinations of ...

Microsoft’s new Copilot function in Excel lets users generate, analyze and explain data directly from cell formulas, marking a major step toward full AI integration within spreadsheets. Microsoft’s ...

Spreadsheet apps like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets are used worldwide to organize and analyze data, but getting the right information into them isn’t always straightforward. Businesses often need ...

A new COPILOT function in Excel lets you use AI in a formula. The new skill is now available to Microsoft 365 insiders. Reduces some of the complexity involved in creating formulas. Get more in-depth ...