Additional Functions

Data Lookup & Reference


Data Security & Error Handling

  1. PROTECT SHEET:
    • Prevents unauthorized changes to a worksheet.
    • Can be set up via the menu.
  1. ISERROR, IFERROR:
    • Returns an alternative value if an error occurs.
    • Example: =IFERROR(A1/B1, "Error Occurred").

Advanced Data Analysis

  1. CONCAT (Excel 2019 and later):
    • Combines multiple text values.
    • Example: =CONCAT(A1:A3).
  1. SEQUENCE (Dynamic Array Function):
    • Creates a sequence of numbers following a pattern.
    • Example: =SEQUENCE(5, 1, 1, 2) (Generates 5 numbers, starting at 1, incrementing by 2).
  1. XLOOKUP (Excel 2019 and later):
    • A more powerful alternative to VLOOKUP.
    • Example: =XLOOKUP(A1, B1:B10, C1:C10).