Advanced Excel Functions
Advanced Excel Functions
Functions
An In-depth Look at NETWORKDAYS, TRANSPOSE,
VLOOKUP, RANK, and AGGREGATE
Lavi
Khera
AIM
•1. Introduction
•2. NETWORKDAYS
Function
•3. TRANSPOSE
Function
•4. VLOOKUP
Function
•5. RANK Function
•6. AGGREGATE
Function
•7. Summary
Introduction
•Excel offers a range of functions that
simplify complex data analysis tasks. This
presentation will explore five advanced
functions: NETWORKDAYS, TRANSPOSE,
VLOOKUP, RANK, and AGGREGATE, with
examples for each.
NETWORKDAYS Function
DESCRIPTION:
Calculates the number of workdays between two
dates, excluding weekends and optionally,
any holidays.
Syntax:
NETWORKDAYS(start_date, end_date, [holidays])
EXAMPLE:
•Data:
•Start Date: 01-Aug-2024
•End Date: 15-Aug-2024
•Holidays: 05-Aug-2024
• - Formula: =NETWORKDAYS(A2, B2, C2)
• - Result: 10 workdays
TRANSPOSE Function
•Description: Converts a vertical range of cells to a horizontal range, or vice
versa.
•Syntax: =
TRANSPOSE(array)
•Example:
•Data:
•A1: 1
•A2: 2
•A3: 3
•Formula: = TRANSPOSE(A1:A3)
•Result: 1 | 2 | 3 (as a row instead of a
column)
VLOOKUP Function
Description: Searches for a value in the first column of a range and returns a value in
the same row from another column.
Example:
•Data:
• ID: 101, Name: John, Score: 85;
•ID: 102, Name: Jane, Score: 90
•Formula: =VLOOKUP(102, A2:C3, 3, FALSE)
•Result: 90
RANK Function
Description: Returns the rank of a number in a list of numbers; the rank of a number is
its size relative to other values in the list.
• Example:
•Data:
•Scores: 85, 90, 75, 60
•Formula: =RANK(85, A2:A5, 0)
•Result: 2 (ranked 2nd in descending order)
AGGREGATE Function
Description: Returns an aggregate in a list or database, allowing you to ignore errors or
hidden rows.