Excel Formulas Cheat Sheet
Master Excel with our comprehensive formulas reference guide. From basic math to advanced lookup functions, find syntax, examples, and expert tips for all essential Excel formulas.
Excel Mastery Guide
Beginner
Start with basic calculations and data organization
Intermediate
Master lookup functions and data analysis
Excel Pro Tips
F4 Key: Toggle between absolute and relative references ($A$1, A$1, $A1, A1)
Ctrl + Shift + Enter: Enter array formulas (older Excel versions)
F9 Key: Calculate formulas manually when set to manual calculation mode
Ctrl + `: Toggle between formula view and result view
HLOOKUP()
Lookup & ReferenceLooks up value in top row and returns value from specified row
Syntax:
=HLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, row_index_num, [range_lookup])
Examples:
=HLOOKUP(A1, B1:F5, 3, FALSE)
Exact match in row 1, return from row 3
=HLOOKUP("Q1", A1:E10, 2, FALSE)
Find Q1 and return value from row 2
=HLOOKUP(A1, Sheet2!A1:Z5, 4, TRUE)
Approximate match from another sheet
Note: Horizontal version of VLOOKUP
XLOOKUP()
Lookup & ReferenceModern lookup function that replaces VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
Syntax:
=XLOOKUP(lookup_value, lookup_array, return_array, [if_not_found], [match_mode], [search_mode])
Examples:
=XLOOKUP(A1, B:B, C:C)
Basic lookup from B to C
=XLOOKUP(A1, B:B, C:C, "Not Found")
With custom error message
=XLOOKUP(A1, B:B, C:E)
Return multiple columns
Note: Available in Excel 365 and Excel 2021. More flexible than VLOOKUP
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