In this lesson, we are going to learn about the 10 most commonly used functions in Microsoft Excel and how to apply them in different scenarios. You’ll explore basic functions like COUNT, SUM, and AVERAGE to perform simple calculations and analyze numerical data. We’ll also cover how to count blank or nonblank cells using COUNTBLANK and COUNTA.
Next, you’ll learn logical and conditional functions such as IF, COUNTIF, and SUMIF, which help evaluate conditions and summarize data based on specific criteria. We’ll also introduce wildcard characters like asterisks (*) and question marks (?) that can be used in these functions to match patterns. These tools make your spreadsheets more dynamic and flexible.
Finally, we’ll cover advanced lookup and statistical functions like VLOOKUP, INDEX and MATCH, MIN, MAX, and SUMPRODUCT. You’ll see how these functions help retrieve specific data, find extreme values, and perform complex calculations across multiple ranges. Understanding these functions will improve your ability to create powerful, efficient Excel formulas.