SUBSTITUTE function
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Replace one or many instances of specific text based on its content (not on its position).

SUBSTITUTE(text, old_text, new_text, [instance_num])


INDEX function
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Return the value or reference of specified cell(s)

Array form: =INDEX(array, row_num, [column_num])

Reference form: =INDEX(reference, row_num, [column_num], [area_num])


Scatter chart
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Plots data points for independent and dependant variables.

Often used for scientific, statistical, and engineering data.

Also known as XY chart. Shows patterns in large sets of data.


2D Line chart
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Plots data in order and joins with a 2D line.

Track changes or trends over time.

3D option is also available.


Map
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Plots data across geographical regions onto a map.

Can be used with countries/regions, states, counties or postal codes.

Links to online geography data types to convert categories into recognized values.


Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
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Plots data from a related Pivot Table. Available in all chart formats.

Includes Filters which can be changed either in the Pivot Chart or related Pivot Table.

Changes to either a Pivot Table or Pivot Chart will automatically be reflected in the other.


YEAR, MONTH, DAY functions
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Return the year, month or day component of a date

=YEAR(serial_number), =MONTH(serial_number), =DAY(serial_number)


Combo Column Area chart
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Plots data in vertical columns and a filled area.

Make comparisons between discrete categories.

Enables charting of values from diverse data sets.


AND function
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Return TRUE or FALSE statements based on testing multiple logical conditions

=AND(logical1, [logical2], ...)


Doughnut chart
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Plots data proportional to the sum of items.

Data points shown as a percentage of the whole.

Unlike a pie chart, can display multiple categories.


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