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=IF(SUM(B2:B10)>100, SUM(B2:B10)*0.9, SUM(B2:B10)*0.5) Excel calculates SUM(B2:B10) three times (slow in big data).

Before XLOOKUP , INDEX and MATCH were the hallmark of an Excel expert. While XLOOKUP has largely superseded them, understanding INDEX and MATCH is still vital for legacy models and specific matrix lookups.

Say goodbye to LEFT , MID , RIGHT with nested FIND . Welcome TEXTBEFORE and TEXTAFTER . Microsoft Excel Advanced - Functions and Formulas

Stop using "Remove Duplicates" in the Data tab (which destroys data). Use UNIQUE to view unique values dynamically. =UNIQUE(A2:A1000) This creates a live list of unique customers. If new customers are added to A2:A1000, the unique list updates instantly.

The standard IF statement is beginner territory. Advanced users leverage and the IFS function. =IF(SUM(B2:B10)>100, SUM(B2:B10)*0

Manual sorting or complex array formulas. Advanced way:

The syntax =IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false) is straightforward. However, the power lies in . Say goodbye to LEFT , MID , RIGHT with nested FIND

— but only if the instruction or documentation is up-to-date with Excel 365 or Excel 2024/2026. Avoid any advanced course that ignores XLOOKUP , dynamic arrays, or LET functions, as those are now standard in modern Excel.

This single formula updates automatically when you add new rows. Basic Excel would require manual filtering, copy-pasting, and sorting.

If you have a VLOOKUP that might fail, wrapping it in IFERROR allows you to display a blank cell, a zero, or a custom message like "Not Found" instead of an ugly error code.