Return the relative position of a specified item in a range
=MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_type])
Count values in a range that meet multiple specific criteria.
COUNTIFS(range1, criteria1, [range2], [criteria2], ...)
Lookup values by row in a vertical table or range
=VLOOKUP (lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])
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.
Plots fluctuations in stock prices or other data.
Uses 3 series of values, in order: high, low, close.
Data needs to be organized in the correct order.
Plots the distribution of data grouped into sorted frequency bins.
Shows the biggest factors in a set of data (e.g. per the 80/20 Pareto principle).
Includes a line representing cumulative contribution to 100% of each column.
Limited formatting options compared to a Combo chart.
Return a random number between 0 and 1
=RAND()
Count the number of characters in a string
LEN(text)
Join two or more text strings together with a delimiter.
TEXTJOIN(delimiter, ignore_empty, text1, [text2], ...)
Sum (add) values in a range that meet multiple specific criteria.
SUMIFS(sum_range, criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2], ...)
Count how many values are in a list of arguments
COUNTA(value1, [value2], ...)
Replace part of a text string based on its position with new text.
REPLACE(old_text, start_num, num_chars, new_text)
Extract characters from the beginning or end of a string.
LEFT(text, [num_chars]), LEFTB(text, [num_bytes])
RIGHT(text, [num_chars]), RIGHTB(text, [num_bytes])
Return the smallest value in a range of values
MIN(number1, [number2], ...)
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.
Plots data on a common axis radiating out from the center of the chart.
Useful for plotting responses to questionnaires or performance reviews.
Available in wireframe (with or without markers) or filled versions.
Plots data in order and joins with a 2D line.
Track changes or trends over time.
3D option is also available.
Plots data in vertical columns and a line.
Make comparisons between discrete categories.
Enables charting of values from diverse data sets.
Plots the distribution of data grouped into frequency bins.
Bin width or count can be adjusted.
Data is shown as continuous with no gaps between bins.
Returns a value from a list based on an index number.
=CHOOSE(index_num, value1, [value2], ...)
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