Learn when FILTER beats XLOOKUP, when it does not, and how to handle multiple matches, nth items, and multi-condition lookups with clear steps.

If you are wondering how to use the Excel FILTER function with multiple criteria, here’s a tutorial to guide you through the steps and ensure you can efficiently filter and sort your data. The FILTER ...

Have you ever found yourself wrestling with Excel formulas, trying to extract the right data from a massive spreadsheet, only to end up frustrated by errors or limitations? If so, you’re not alone.

Slow lookup formulas can kill productivity when working with large datasets. To cope with that, I've tested Excel's optimal lookup functions and their combinations for building lightning-fast formulas ...

As you use Microsoft Excel more and more, you'll find that the VLOOKUP function is a very popular tool for dealing with large Excel directories or databases. It allows the user to quickly find ...

While using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, you may sometimes need to search for and retrieve specific values. In such ...

Q. I read the June 2020 JofA article on SUMIF. I have tried to use it in my Excel spreadsheet, but it won’t work since I have multiple criteria. Is there a way to get SUMIF to work if you have more ...