Formula Cells in WPF GridControl

27 Feb 202524 minutes to read

Setting the CellType of a cell to a FormulaCell will allow you to enter algebraic expressions using formulas and cell references. Cell references are entries such as A11 for column A row 11 or BA3 for column BA row 3. A formula is a defined calculation from the Formula Library which, is included with Essential^® Grid. This Formula Library is extensible and allows you to add additional formulas.

This section comprises the following topics:

Defining a FormulaCell

You can use FormulaCells for every cell in a grid or for just a few cells. Even if you assign a CellType FormulaCell to every cell in a grid, the default behavior is to treat such cells as text box cells unless you start the cell entry with an equal sign. If the cell value starts with an equal sign then, the cell is considered as a formula cell and its contents are treated as such.

To make all cells present in a grid as potential formula cells, you will have to set the CellType of the standard BaseStyle to a FormulaCell using the following code.

C#

// Set up a Formula Cell.
this.gridControl1.BaseStylesMap["Standard"].StyleInfo.CellType = "FormulaCell";

VBNET

'  Set up a Formula Cell.
Me.GridControl1.BaseStylesMap("Standard"). StyleInfo.CellType = "FormulaCell"

Using the Formula Library

Essential^® Grid’s Formula Library contains the mathematical functions that are available in the .NET FrameWork’s System.Math class. In addition, there are Sum and Avg members. For a complete list of these library functions, please see the Class Reference for GridFormulaEngine. You can also add additional functions to this library using your own code.

In the above image, cell A2 has a formula that uses four different library functions: Sqrt, Pow, Cos, and Sin.

Supported Arithmetic Operators and Calculation Precedence

The current formula support will allow you to enter well-formed parenthetical algebraic expressions using operators and operands. The nine supported operators are shown in the precedence table given below, with operators on the same level being calculated as encountered when the expression is scanned from left to right.

Operations	Symbols	Calculation Precedence
Multiplication, Division	/ *	1st
Addition, Subtraction	+ -	2nd
Less Than, Greater Than, Equal, Less Than Or Equal, Greater Than Or Equal, Not Equal	< > = <= >= <>	3rd

The supported operands include those listed in the table given below. An operand by itself is also a well-formed algebraic expression that can serve as an entire formula in a cell.

Operand	Examples
number	532.1, -10.2, or 18.
cell reference	A12, BB1010, or Q18.
library formula with valid arguments	Abs(E14), Cos(-3.14), or Sum(A1:A14).
any well formed algebraic expression	E1+E2, Cos(2)<A4, or Abs(A1-A5).

Within a formula cell, a case is ignored. So, a1 is the same as A1, and Cos(3) is the same as COS(3).

Adding Formulas to the Formula Library

Here are the steps that are required to add a function to the Function Library.

1. First, define a method that has this signature.

   C#

   // Define a method whose name is the FormulaName.
   public string MyLibraryFormulaName(string args)

   VBNET

   'Define a method whose name is the FormulaName.
   Public Function MyLibraryFormulaName(ByVal args As String) As String

Here MyLibraryFormulaName must be a name that has not been already used in the Function Library and must include only letters and digits. If you want to replace an existing formula with a formula of the same name, first remove the existing formula before adding the new formula. Use the GridFormulaEngine.RemoveFunction method to remove a formula.

Then, write an implementation for your method. Here we use code to implement a function that will sum only positive numbers that are passed in as either a range like A1:A5 and/or a list such as A1, A4, A10. The code uses the FormulaEngine helper method to extract these values from the cells. The GetCellsFromArgs method will return an array of cells from a range such as A1:A5, and GetValueFromArgs method will take cells such as A3 and return a value such as 123.3.

C#

// Implement Your Method.

public string ComputeSumPosNums(string args)
{
    GridFormulaCellModel model = this.gridControl1.CellModels["FormulaCell"] as GridFormulaCellModel;
    if(model != null)
    {
        GridFormulaEngine engine = model.Engine;
        double sum = 0d;
        double d;
        string s1;

        // Loop through any arguments and sum up the positive values.
        foreach(string r in args.Split(new char[]{','}))
        {
            // Cell range
            if(r.IndexOf(':') > -1) 
            {
                foreach(string s in engine.GetCellsFromArgs(r))
                {
                    // s is a cell line a21 or c3, and so on.
                    try
                    {
                        s1 = engine.GetValueFromArg(s);
                    }
                    catch(Exception ex)
                    {
                        return ex.Message;
                    }
                    if(s1 != "")
                    {
                        // Add only if positive.
                        if(double.TryParse(s1, NumberStyles.Number, null, out d)
                                    && d > 0)
                        {
                            sum += d; 
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
            else
            {
                try
                {
                    s1 = engine.GetValueFromArg(r);
                }
                catch(Exception ex)
                {
                    return ex.Message;
                }
                if(s1 != "")
                {
                    if(double.TryParse(s1, NumberStyles.Number, null, out d) && d > 0)
                    {
                        sum += d; 
                    }
                }
            }
        }        
        return sum.ToString();
    }
    return "";
}

VBNET

' Implement Your Method.

Public Function ComputeSumPosNums(args As String) As String
Dim model As GridFormulaCellModel = Me.gridControl1.CellModels("FormulaCell")
    If Not (model Is Nothing) Then
        Dim engine As GridFormulaEngine = model.Engine
        Dim sum As Double = 0.0
        Dim d As Double
        Dim s1 As String

        ' Loop through any arguments and sum up the positive values.
        Dim r As String
        For Each r In args.Split(New Char() {","c})
            ' Cell range
            If r.IndexOf(":"c) > -1 Then  
                Dim s As String
                For Each s In engine.GetCellsFromArgs(r)
                    ' s is a cell line a21 or c3, and so on.
                    Try
                        s1 = engine.GetValueFromArg(s)
                    Catch ex As Exception
                        Return ex.Message
                    End Try
                    If s1 <> "" Then
                        ' Add only if positive.
                        If Double.TryParse(s1, NumberStyles.Number, Nothing, d) And d > 0 Then
                            sum += d
                        End If
                    End If
                Next s
            Else
                Try
                    s1 = engine.GetValueFromArg(r)
                Catch ex As Exception
                    Return ex.Message
                End Try
                If s1 <> "" Then
                    If Double.TryParse(s1, NumberStyles.Number, Nothing, d) And d > 0 Then
                        sum += d
                    End If
                End If
            End If
        Next r
        Return sum.ToString()
    End If
    Return ""
End Function

The last step is to actually add your formula to the library. You should do this after the grid has been created, say in a Form.Load event handler.

C#

GridFormulaCellModel cellModel = this.gridControl1.CellModels["FormulaCell"] as GridFormulaCellModel;

// Add a formula named SumPosNums to the Library.
cellModel.Engine.AddFunction("SumPosNums", new GridFormulaEngine.LibraryFunction(ComputeSumPosNums));

VBNET

Dim cellModel As GridFormulaCellModel = Me.gridControl1.CellModels("FormulaCell")

' Add a formula named SumPosNums to the Library.
cellModel.Engine.AddFunction("SumPosNums", New GridFormulaEngine.LibraryFunction(AddressOf ComputeSumPosNums))

Function Reference Section

The Syncfusion^® Grid control supports 370 formulas under various categories including math, statistical, logical, engineering, information, date, time, text, web, financial, lookup, and database functions.

Math & Trigonometry functions

Name	Description	Syntax
ABS	Returns the number without its sign.	ABS(number)
ACOS	Returns the arccosine, or inverse cosine, of a number. The returned angle is given in radians in the range 0 (zero) to pi.	ACOS(number)number must be in the range of -1 to 1.
ACOSH	Returns the inverse hyperbolic cosine of a number.The inverse hyperbolic cosine is the value whose hyperbolic cosine is number.	ACOSH(number)number must be a real number.
ACOT	Returns the principal value of the arc cotangent, or inverse cotangent, of a number.	ACOT(number)number must be a real number.
ACOTH	Returns the inverse hyperbolic cotangent of a number.	ACOTH(number)number must be greater than 1.
ARABIC	Converts a Roman numeral to an Arabic numeral.	ARABIC( text )
ASIN	Returns the arcsine, or inverse sine, of a number.The returned angle is given in radians in the range -pi/2 to pi/2.	ASIN(number)number must be in the range of -1 to 1.
ASINH	Returns the inverse hyperbolic sine of a number.	ASINH(number)number must be a real number.
ATAN	Returns the arctangent, or inverse tangent, of a number.The returned angle is given in radians in the range -pi/2 to pi/2.	ATAN(number)
ATAN2	Returns the arctangent, or inverse tangent, of the specified x- and y-coordinates.	ATAN2(x_num, y_num)
ATANH	Returns the inverse hyperbolic tangent of a number.	ATANH(number)number must be in the range of -1 and 1.
BASE	Converts a number into a text representation with the given radix.	BASE(Number, Radix, [Min_length])Number must be an integer greater than or equal to 0 and less than 2^53.Radix must be an integer greater than or equal to 2 and less than or equal to 36.Min_Length must be an integer greater than or equal to 0. (Optional)
CEILING	Returns number rounded up to the nearest multiple of significance.	CEILING(number, significance)
CEILING.MATH	Rounds a number up to the nearest integer or to the nearest multiple of significance.	CEILING(number, [significance], [mode])number must be less than 9.99E+307 and greater than -2.229E-308.Significance: The multiple to which the number is to be rounded. (Optional)Mode: For negative numbers, controls whether number is rounded toward or away from zero. (Optional)
COMBIN	Returns the number of combinations for a given number of items.	COMBIN(number, number_chosen)
COMBINA	Returns the number of combinations (with repetitions) for a given number of items.	COMBINA(number, number_chosen)
COS	Returns the cosine of the given angle.	COS(number)
COSH	Returns the hyperbolic cosine of a number.	COSH(number)
COT	Returns the cotangent of an angle specified in radians.	COT(number)
COTH	Returns the hyperbolic cotangent of a hyperbolic angle.	COTH(number)
CSC	Returns the cosecant of an angle specified in radians.	CSC(number)
CSCH	Returns the hyperbolic cosecant of an angle specified in radians.	CSCH(number)
DECIMAL	Converts a text representation of a number in a given base into a decimal number.	DECIMAL(text, radix)Radix must be an integer.
DEGREES	Converts radians into degrees.	DEGREES(angle)
EVEN	Returns number rounded up to the nearest even integer.	EVEN(number)
EXP	Returns e raised to the power of number. The constant e equals 2.71828182845904, the base of the natural logarithm.	EXP(number)
FACT	Returns the factorial of a number.	FACT(number)
FACTDOUBLE	Returns the double factorial of a number.	FACTDOUBLE(number)
FLOOR	Rounds number down, toward zero, to the nearest multiple of significance.	FLOOR(number, significance)
GCD	Returns the greatest common divisor of two or more integers.	GCD(number1, [number2], ...)
INT	Rounds a number down to the nearest integer.	INT(number)
LCM	Returns the least common multiple of integers.	LCM(number1, [number2], ...)
LN	Returns the natural logarithm of a number.	LN(number)
LOG	Returns the logarithm of a number to the base you specify.	LOG(number, [base])Number must be a positive real number.Base: Optional, if base is omitted it is assumed to be 10.
LOG10	Returns the base 10 logarithm of a number.	LOG10(number)
MDETERM	Returns the matrix determinant of an array.	MDETERM(array)Array is a numeric array with an equal number of rows and columns.
MINVERSE	Returns the inverse matrix for the matrix stored in an array.	MINVERSE(array)Array is a numeric array with an equal number of rows and columns.
MMULT	Returns the matrix product of two arrays.	MMULT(array1, array2)
MOD	Returns the remainder after number is divided by divisor. The result has the same sign as divisor.	MOD(number, divisor)
MROUND	Returns a number rounded to the desired multiple.	MROUND(number, multiple)
MULTINOMIAL	Returns the ratio of the factorial of a sum of values to the product of factorials.	MULTINOMIAL(number1, [number2], ...)
MUNIT	Returns the unit matrix for the specified dimension.	MUNIT(dimension)Dimension must be an integer greater than 0.
ODD	Returns number rounded up to the nearest odd integer.	ODD(number)
PI	Returns the number 3.14159265358979	PI()
POW	Returns the result of a number raised to a power.	POW(number, power)
POWER	Returns the result of a number raised to a power.	POWER(number, power)
PRODUCT	Multiplies all of the numbers given as arguments and returns the product.	PRODUCT(number1, [number2], ...)
QUOTIENT	Returns the integer portion of a division.	QUOTIENT(numerator, denominator)
RADIANS	Converts degrees to radians.	RADIANS(angle)
ROMAN	Converts an Arabic numeral to a Roman numeral as text.	ROMAN(number, [form])Number is an Arabic numeral you want converted.Form: Optional. A number specifying the type of Roman numeral you want
ROUND	Rounds a number to a specified number of digits.	ROUND(number, num_digits)
ROUNDDOWN	Rounds a number down, toward zero.	ROUNDDOWN(number, num_digits)
ROUNDUP	Rounds a number up, away from zero.	ROUNDUP(number, num_digits)
SEC	Returns the secant of an angle.	SEC(number)
SECH	Returns the hyperbolic secant of an angle.	SECH(number)
SIGN	Determines the sign of a number. Returns 1 if the number is positive, zero (0) if the number is 0, and -1 if the number is negative.	SIGN(number)Number must be a real number.
SIN	Returns the sine of the given angle.	SIN(number)
SINH	Returns the hyperbolic sine of a number.	SINH(number)Number must be a real number.
SQRT	Returns a positive square root.	SQRT(number)
SQRTPI	Returns the square root of (number * pi).	SQRTPI(number)
SUBTOTAL	Returns a subtotal in a list or database.	SUBTOTAL(function_num,ref1,[ref2],...)function_num specifies which function to use in calculating subtotals. Function_num Function 1 101 AVERAGE 2 102 COUNT 3 103 COUNTA 4 104 MAX 5 105 MIN 6 106 PRODUCT 7 107 STDEV 8 108 STDEVP 9 109 SUM 10 110 VAR 11 111 VARP The function_num 1-11 includes hidden cell values, and the 101-111 ignores the hidden values. Ref1: NamedRange or References Ref2: Optional , named range or cell references.
SUM	Adds all the numbers that have been specified as arguments.	SUM(number1,[number2],...)
SUMIFS	Adds the cells in a range that meet multiple criteria.	SUMIFS(sum_range,criteria_range1, criteria1, [criteria_range2, criteria2], ...)Sum_range: One or more cells to sum, including numbers or names, ranges, or cell references that contain numbers. Blank and text values are ignored.Criteria_range1: The first range in which to evaluate the associated criteria.Criteria1: The criteria in the form of a number, expression etc.Criteria_range2 , Criteria2: Optional.
SUMPRODUCT	Multiplies corresponding components in the given arrays, and returns the sum of those products.	SUMPRODUCT(array1, [array2], [array3], ...)Array1: The first array argument whose components you want to multiply and then add.Array2, array3,... Optional.
SUMSQ	Returns the sum of the squares of the arguments.	SUMSQ(number1, [number2], ...)
SUMX2MY2	Returns the sum of the difference of squares of corresponding values in two arrays.	SUMX2MY2(array_x, array_y)
SUMX2PY2	Returns the sum of the sum of squares of corresponding values in two arrays.	SUMX2PY2(array_x, array_y)
SUMXMY2	Returns the sum of squares of differences of corresponding values in two arrays.	SUMXMY2(array_x, array_y)
TAN	Returns the tangent of the given angle.	TAN(number)
TANH	Returns the hyperbolic tangent of a number.	TANH(number)
TRUNC	Truncates a number to an integer by removing the fractional part of the number.	TRUNC(number, [num_digits])
TRUNCATE	Truncates a number to an integer by removing the fractional part of the number.	TRUNCATE(number, [num_digits])

Statistical functions

Name	Description	Syntax
AVEDEV	Returns the average of the absolute deviations of data points from their mean.	AVEDEV(number1, [number2], ...)
AVERAGE	Returns the average (arithmetic mean) of the arguments.	AVERAGE(number1, [number2], ...)
AVERAGEA	Calculates the average (arithmetic mean) of the values in the list of arguments.	AVERAGEA(value1, [value2], ...)
AVE	Equivalent to Average. Added for compatibility with older versions.	AVE(number1, [number2], ...)
BINOM.DIST	Returns the individual term binomial distribution probability.	BINOM.DIST(number_s,trials,probability_s,cumulative)Number_s: The number of successes in trials.Trials: The number of independent trials.Probability_s: The probability of success on each trial.Cumulative: A logical value (TRUE/FALSE)
BINOM.INV	Returns the smallest value for which the cumulative binomial distribution is greater than or equal to a criterion value.	BINOM.INV(trials,probability_s,alpha)Trials: The number of Bernoulli trials.Probability_s:  The probability of a success on each trial.Alpha: The criterion value.
BINOMDIST	Equivalent to BINOM.DIST, added for compatibility with older versions.	BINOMDIST(number_s,trials,probability_s,cumulative)
CHIDIST	Equivalent to CHISQ.DIST, added for compatibility with older versions.	CHIDIST(x,deg_freedom)
CHIINV	Equivalent to CHISQ.INV, added for compatibility with older versions.	CHIINV(probability,deg_freedom)
CHISQ.DIST.RT	Returns the right-tail probability of the chi-squared distribution.	CHISQ.DIST.RT(x,deg_freedom)X : The value at which you want to evaluate the distribution.Deg_freedom : The number of degrees of freedom.
CHISQ.INV	Returns the inverse of the left-tail probability of the chi-squared distribution.	CHISQ.INV(probability,deg_freedom)Probability: A probability associated with the chi-squared distribution.Deg_freedom: The number of degrees of freedom.
CHISQ.INV.RT	Returns the inverse of the right-tail probability of the chi-squared distribution.	CHISQ.INV.RT(probability,deg_freedom)Probability: A probability associated with the chi-squared distribution.Deg_freedom: The number of degrees of freedom.
CHISQ.TEST	Returns the value from the chi-squared (χ2)	CHISQ.TEST(actual_range,expected_range)Actual_range: The range of data that contains observations to test against expected values.Expected_range: The range of data that contains the ratio of the product of row totals and column totals to the grand total.
CHITEST	Equivalent to CHISQ.TEST, added for compatibility with older versions.	CHITEST(actual_range,expected_range)
CONFIDENCE	Returns the confidence interval for a population mean, using a normal distribution.	CONFIDENCE(alpha,standard_dev,size)Alpha: The significance level used to compute the confidence level. Standard_dev: The population standard deviation for the data range, it is assumed to be known.Size: The sample size.
CONFIDENCE.NORM	Returns the confidence interval for a population mean, using a normal distribution.	CONFIDENCE.NORM(alpha,standard_dev,size)Alpha: The significance level used to compute the confidence level. Standard_dev: The population standard deviation for the data range, it is assumed to be known.Size: The sample size.
CONFIDENCE.T	Returns the confidence interval for a population mean, using a student's t distribution.	CONFIDENCE.T(alpha,standard_dev,size)
CORREL	Returns the correlation coefficient of the Array1 and Array2 cell ranges.	CORREL(array1, array2)Array1: A cell range of values.Array2: A second cell range of values.
COUNT	Counts the number of cells that contain numbers.	COUNT(value1, [value2], ...)Value1, value2: Cell Reference or Range
COUNTA	Counts the number of cells that are not empty in a range.	COUNTA(value1, [value2], ...)value1: The first argument representing the values that you want to count.value2: Additional arguments representing the values that you want to count. (Optional)
COUNTBLANK	Counts the empty cells in a specified range of cells.	COUNTBLANK(range)
COUNTIF	Counts the number of cells within a range that meet a single criterion that you specify.	COUNTIF(range, criteria)range: One or more cells to count.criteria: A number, expression, cell reference, or text string.
COVAR	Returns covariance, the average of the products of deviations for each data point pair in two data sets.	COVAR(array1,array2)Array1: The first cell range of integers.Array2: The second cell range of integers.
COVARIANCE.P	Returns population covariance, the average of the products of deviations for each data point pair in two data sets.	COVARIANCE.P(array1,array2)Array1: The first cell range of integers.Array2: The second cell range of integers.
COVARIANCE.S	Returns the sample covariance, the average of the products of deviations for each data point pair in two data sets.	COVARIANCE.S(array1,array2)Array1: The first cell range of integers.Array2: The second cell range of integers.
CRITBINOM	Equivalent to BINOM.INV, added for compatibility with older versions.	CRITBINOM(trials,probability_s,alpha)
DEVSQ	Returns the sum of squares of deviations of data points from their sample mean.	DEVSQ(number1, [number2], ...)
EXPON.DIST	Returns the exponential distribution.	EXPON.DIST(x,lambda,cumulative)X: The value of the function.Lambda: The parameter value.Cumulative: A logical value. If cumulative is TRUE, EXPON.DIST returns the cumulative distribution function; if FALSE, it returns the probability density function.
EXPONDIST	Equivalent to EXPON.DIST, added for Compatibility with older versions.	EXPONDIST(x,lambda,cumulative)
F.DIST	Returns the F probability distribution.	F.DIST(x,deg_freedom1,deg_freedom2,cumulative)X: The value at which to evaluate the function.Deg_freedom1: The numerator degrees of freedom.Deg_freedom2: The denominator degrees of freedom.Cumulative: A logical value. If cumulative is TRUE, F.DIST returns the cumulative distribution function; if FALSE, it returns the probability density function.
F.DIST.RT	Returns the (right-tailed) F probability distribution for two data sets.	F.DIST.RT(x,deg_freedom1,deg_freedom2)X :The value at which to evaluate the function.Deg_freedom1: The numerator degrees of freedom.Deg_freedom2: The denominator degrees of freedom.
F.INV.RT	Returns the inverse of the (right-tailed) F probability distribution.	F.INV.RT(probability,deg_freedom1,deg_freedom2)Probability: A probability associated with the F cumulative distribution.Deg_freedom1: The numerator degrees of freedom.Deg_freedom2: The denominator degrees of freedom.
FDIST	Equivalent to F.DIST, added for compatibility with older versions.	FDIST(x,deg_freedom1,deg_freedom2)
FINV	Equivalent to F.INV, added for compatibility with older versions.	FINV(probability,deg_freedom1,deg_freedom2)
FISHER	Returns the Fisher transformation at x.	FISHER(x)X: A numeric value for which you want the transformation.
FISHERINV	Returns the inverse of the Fisher transformation.	FISHERINV(y)Y: The value for which you want to perform the inverse of the transformation.
FORECAST	Calculates, or predicts, a future value using existing values.	FORECAST(x, known_y's, known_x's)X: The data point for which you want to predict a value.Known_y's: The dependent array or range of data.Known_x's: The independent array or range of data.
GAMMA.DIST	Returns the gamma distribution.	GAMMA.DIST(x,alpha,beta,cumulative)X: The value at which you want to evaluate the distribution.Alpha: A parameter to the distribution.Beta: A parameter to the distribution. Cumulative: If cumulative is TRUE, GAMMA.DIST returns the cumulative distribution function; if FALSE, it returns the probability density function.
GAMMA.INV	Returns the inverse of the gamma cumulative distribution.	GAMMA.INV(probability,alpha,beta)Probability: The probability associated with the gamma distribution.Alpha: A parameter to the distribution.Beta: A parameter to the distribution. If beta = 1, GAMMA.INV returns the standard gamma distribution.
GAMMADIST	Equivalent to GAMMA.DIST, added for compatibility with older versions.	GAMMADIST(x,alpha,beta,cumulative)
GAMMAINV	Equivalent to GAMMA.INV, added for compatibility with older versions.	GAMMAINV(probability,alpha,beta)
GAMMALN	Returns the natural logarithm of the gamma function, Γ(x).	GAMMALN(x)X: The value for which you want to calculate GAMMALN.
GAMMALN.PRECISE	Returns the natural logarithm of the gamma function, Γ(x).	GAMMALN.PRECISE(x)X: The value for which you want to calculate GAMMALN.PRECISE.
GEOMEAN	Returns the geometric mean of an array or range of positive data.	GEOMEAN(number1, [number2], ...)
HARMEAN	Returns the harmonic mean of a data set.	HARMEAN(number1, [number2], ...)
HYPGEOM.DIST	Returns the hypergeometric distribution.	HYPGEOM.DIST(sample_s,number_sample,population_s,number_pop, ,cumulative)Sample_s: The number of successes in the sample.Number_sample: The size of the sample.Population_s: The number of successes in the population.Number_pop: The population size.Cumulative: If cumulative is TRUE, then HYPGEOM.DIST returns the cumulative distribution function; if FALSE, it returns the probability mass function.
HYPGEOMDIST	Equivalent to HYPGEOM.DIST, added for compatibility with older versions.	HYPGEOMDIST(sample_s,number_sample,population_s,number_pop)
INTERCEPT	Calculates the point at which a line will intersect the y-axis by using existing x-values and y-values.	INTERCEPT(known_y's, known_x's)Known_y's: The dependent set of observations or data.Known_x's: The independent set of observations or data.
KURT	Returns the kurtosis of a data set.	KURT(number1, [number2], ...)
LARGE	Returns the k-th largest value in a data set.	LARGE(array, k)Array: The array or range of data .K: The position in the array or cell range of data to return
LOGINV	Equivalent to LOGNORM.INV, added for compatibility with older versions.	LOGINV(probability, mean, standard_dev)
LOGNORM.DIST	Returns the log-normal distribution of x.	LOGNORM.DIST(x,mean,standard_dev,cumulative)X: The value at which to evaluate the function.Mean: The mean of ln(x).Standard_dev: The standard deviation of ln(x).Cumulative: If cumulative is TRUE, LOGNORM.DIST returns the cumulative distribution function; if FALSE, it returns the probability density function.
LOGNORM.INV	Returns the inverse of the log-normal cumulative distribution function of x.	LOGNORM.INV(probability, mean, standard_dev)Probability: A probability associated with the log-normal distribution.Mean: The mean of ln(x).Standard_dev: The standard deviation of ln(x).
LOGNORMDIST	Equivalent to LOGNORM.DIST, added for Compatibility with older versions.	LOGNORMDIST(x,mean,standard_dev)
MAX	Returns the largest value in a set of values.	MAX(number1, [number2], ...)
MAXA	Returns the largest value in the list of arguments.	MAXA(value1,[value2],...)
MEDIAN	Returns the median of the given numbers.	MEDIAN(number1, [number2], ...)
MIN	Returns the smallest value in a set of values.	MIN(number1, [number2], ...)
MINA	Returns the smallest value in the list of arguments.	MINA(value1, [value2], ...)
MODE	Returns the most frequently occurring, or repetitive, value in an array or range of data.	MODE(number1,[number2],...)
NEGBINOM.DIST	Returns the negative binomial distribution.	NEGBINOM.DIST(number_f,number_s,probability_s,cumulative)Number_f: The number of failures.Number_s: The threshold number of successes.Probability_s: The probability of a success.Cumulative: If cumulative is TRUE, NEGBINOM.DIST returns the cumulative distribution function; if FALSE, it returns the probability density function.
NEGBINOMDIST	Equivalent to NEGBINOM.DIST, added for compatibility with old versions.	NEGBINOMDIST(number_f,number_s,probability_s)
NORM.DIST	Returns the normal distribution for the specified mean and standard deviation.	NORM.DIST(x,mean,standard_dev,cumulative)X: The value for which you want the distribution.Mean: The arithmetic mean of the distribution.Standard_dev: The standard deviation of the distribution.Cumulative: If cumulative is TRUE, NORM.DIST returns the cumulative distribution function; if FALSE, it returns the probability mass function.
NORM.INV	Returns the inverse of the normal cumulative distribution for the specified mean and standard deviation.	NORM.INV(probability,mean,standard_dev)Probability: A probability corresponding to the normal distribution.Mean: The arithmetic mean of the distribution.Standard_dev: The standard deviation of the distribution.
NORM.S.DIST	Returns the standard normal distribution.	NORM.S.DIST(z,cumulative)Z: The value for which you want the distribution.Cumulative: If cumulative is TRUE, NORMS.DIST returns the cumulative distribution function; if FALSE, it returns the probability mass function.
NORM.S.INV	Returns the inverse of the standard normal cumulative distribution.	NORM.S.INV(probability)Probability: A probability corresponding to the normal distribution.
NORMDIST	Equivalent to NORM.DIST, added for compatibility with old versions.	NORMDIST(x,mean,standard_dev,cumulative)
NORMINV	Equivalent to NORM.INV, added for compatibility with old versions.	NORMINV(probability,mean,standard_dev)
NORMSDIST	Equivalent to NORM.S.DIST, added for compatibility with old versions.	NORMSDIST(z,cumulative)
NORMSINV	Equivalent to NORM.S.INV, added for compatibility with old versions.	NORMSINV(z,cumulative)
PEARSON	Returns the Pearson product moment correlation coefficient.	PEARSON(array1, array2)Array1: A set of independent values.Array2: A set of dependent values.
PERCENTILE	Returns the k-th percentile of values in a range.	PERCENTILE(array,k)Array: The array or range of data that defines relative standing.K: The percentile value in the range of 0 to 1, inclusively.
PERCENTILE.EXC	Returns the k-th percentile of values in a range, where k is in the range of 0 to 1, exclusively.	PERCENTILE.EXC(array,k)Array: The array or range of data that defines relative standing.K: The percentile value in the range of 0 to 1, exclusively.
PERCENTILE.INC	Returns the k-th percentile of values in a range, where k is in the range of 0 to 1, inclusively.	PERCENTILE.INC(array,k)Array: The array or range of data that defines relative standing.K: The percentile value in the range 0 to 1, exclusively.
PERCENTRANK	Returns the rank of a value in a data set as a percentage of the data set.	PERCENTRANK(array,x,[significance])Array: The array or range of data with numeric values that defines relative standing.X: The value for which you want to know the rank.Significance: A value that identifies the number of significant digits for the returned percentage value.
PERCENTRANK.EXC	Returns the rank of a value in a data set as a percentage (0 to 1, exclusively) of the data set.	PERCENTRANK.EXC(array,x,[significance])Array: The array or range of data with numeric values that defines relative standing.X: The value for which you want to know the rank.Significance: A value that identifies the number of significant digits for the returned percentage value.
PERCENTRANK.INC	Returns the rank of a value in a data set as a percentage (0 to1, inclusively) of the data set.	PERCENTRANK.INC(array,x,[significance])Array: The array or range of data with numeric values that defines relative standing.X: The value for which you want to know the rank.Significance: A value that identifies the number of significant digits for the returned percentage value.
PERMUT	Returns the number of permutations for a given number of objects that can be selected from number objects.	PERMUT(number, number_chosen)Number: An integer that describes the number of objects.Number_chosen: An integer that describes the number of objects in each permutation.
PERMUTATIONA	Returns the number of permutations for a given number of objects (with repetitions) that can be selected from the total objects.	PERMUTATIONA(number, number-chosen)Number: An integer that describes the number of objects.Number_chosen: An integer that describes the number of objects in each permutation.
POISSON	This function has been replaced with the POISSON.DIST function. This function is available for compatibility with older versions.	POISSON(x,mean,cumulative)
POISSON.DIST	Returns the Poisson distribution.	POISSON.DIST(x,mean,cumulative)X: The number of events.Mean: The expected numeric value.Cumulative: If cumulative is TRUE, POISSON.DIST returns the cumulative Poisson distribution. If FALSE, it returns the Poisson probability mass function.
PROB	Returns the probability that values in a range are between two limits.	PROB(x_range, prob_range, [lower_limit], [upper_limit])X_range: The range of numeric values of x with which there are associated probabilities.Prob_range: A set of probabilities associated with values in x_range.Lower_limit: The lower limit on the value for which you want a probability.Upper_limit: The optional upper limit on the value for which you want a probability.
QUARTILE	This function has been replaced with QUARTILE.EXC and QUARTILE.INC.However, this function is available for compatibility with older versions.	QUARTILE(array,quart)
QUARTILE.EXC	Returns the quartile of the data set, based on percentile values from 0 to1, exclusively.	QUARTILE.EXC(array, quart)Array: The array or cell range of numeric values for which you want the quartile value.Quart: Indicates which value to return.
QUARTILE.INC	Returns the quartile of a data set, based on percentile values from 0 to 1, inclusively.	QUARTILE.INC(array,quart)Array: The array or cell range of numeric values for which you want the quartile value.Quart: Indicates which value to return.
RANK.AVG	Returns the rank of a number in a list of numbers.	RANK.AVG(number,ref,[order])Number: The number whose rank you want to find.Ref: An array of, or a reference to, a list of numbers. Non numeric values in Ref are ignored.Order: A number specifying how to rank number.
RANK.EQ	Returns the rank of a number in a list of numbers.	RANK.EQ(number,ref,[order])Number: The number whose rank you want to find.Ref: An array of, or a reference to, a list of numbers. Non numeric values in Ref are ignored.Order: A number specifying how to rank number.
RANK	This function has been replaced with the RANK.AVG and RANK.EQ functions.This is available for compatibility with older versions.	RANK(number,ref,[order])
RSQ	Returns the square of the Pearson product moment correlation coefficient through data points in known_y's and known_x's.	RSQ(known_y's,known_x's)Known_y's: An array or range of data points.Known_x's: An array or range of data points.
SKEW	Returns the skewness of a distribution.	SKEW(number1, [number2], ...)
SKEW.P	Returns the skewness of a distribution based on a population.	SKEW.P(number 1, [number 2],…)
SLOPE	Returns the slope of the linear regression line through data points in known_y's and known_x's.	SLOPE(known_y's, known_x's)Known_y's: An array or cell range of numeric dependent data points.Known_x's: The set of independent data points.
SMALL	Returns the k-th smallest value in a data set.	SMALL(array, k)Array: An array or range of numerical data for which you want to determine the k-th smallest value.K: The position (from the smallest) in the array or range of data to return.
STANDARDIZE	Returns a normalized value from a distribution characterized by mean and standard_dev.	STANDARDIZE(x, mean, standard_dev)X: The value you want to normalize.Mean: The arithmetic mean of the distribution.Standard_dev: The standard deviation of the distribution.
STDEV	This function has been replaced with the STDEV.S function.This function is available for compatibility with older versions.	STDEV(number1,[number2],...)
STDEV.P	Calculates standard deviation based on the entire population given as arguments.	STDEV.P(number1,[number2],...)
STDEV.S	Estimates standard deviation based on a sample (ignores logical values and text in the sample).	STDEV.S(number1,[number2],...)
STDEVA	Estimates standard deviation based on a sample.	STDEVA(value1, [value2], ...)
STDEVP	This function has been replaced with the STDEV.P function. It is available for compatibility with older versions.	STDEVP(number1,[number2],...)
STDEVPA	Calculates standard deviation based on the entire population given as arguments, including text and logical values.	STDEVPA(value1, [value2], ...)
STEYX	Returns the standard error of the predicted y-value for each x in the regression.	STEYX(known_y's, known_x's)Known_y's: An array or range of dependent data points.Known_x's: An array or range of independent data points.
T.INV	Returns the left-tail inverse of the Student's t-distribution.	T.INV(probability,deg_freedom)Probability: The probability associated with the Student's t-distribution.Deg_freedom: The number of degrees of freedom with which to characterize the distribution.
TRIMMEAN	Returns the mean of the interior of a data set.	TRIMMEAN(array, percent)Array: The array or range of values to trim and average.Percent: The fractional number of data points to exclude from the calculation.
VAR	This function has been replaced with the VAR.S function.This is available for compatibility with older versions.	VAR(number1,[number2],...)
VARA	Estimates variance based on a sample.	VARA(value1, [value2], ...)
VARP	This function has been replaced with the VAR.P function.This is available for compatibility with older versions.	VARP(number1,[number2],...)
VARPA	Calculates the variance based on the entire population.	VARPA(value1, [value2], ...)
WEIBULL	This function has been replaced with the WEIBULL.DIST function.This is available for compatibility with older versions.	WEIBULL(x,alpha,beta,cumulative)
WEIBULL.DIST	Returns the Weibull distribution.	WEIBULL.DIST(x,alpha,beta,cumulative)X: The value at which to evaluate the function.Alpha: A parameter for the distribution.Beta: A parameter for the distribution.Cumulative: Determines the form of the function.
Z.TEST	Returns the one-tailed P-value of a z-test.	Z.TEST(array,x,[sigma])Array: The array or range of data against which to test x.x: The value to test.Sigma: The population (known) standard deviation.
ZTEST	This function has been replaced with the Z.TEST function.This is available for compatibility with older versions.	ZTEST(array,x,[sigma])

Logical functions

Name	Description	Syntax
AND	Returns TRUE if all of its arguments evaluate to TRUE.Returns FALSE if one or more arguments evaluate to FALSE.	AND(logical1, [logical2], ...)logical1: The first condition that you want to test that can evaluate to either TRUE or FALSE.logical2: Additional conditions that you want to test that can evaluate to either TRUE or FALSE, up to a maximum of 255 conditions. (Optional)
IF	The IF function returns one value if a specified condition evaluates to TRUE, and another value if that condition evaluates to FALSE.	IF(logical_test,[value_if_true], [value_if_false])Logical_test: Any value or expression that can be evaluated to TRUE or FALSE.Value_if_true: The value that you want to be returned if the logical_test argument evaluates to TRUE. (Optional)Value_if_false : The value that you want to be returned if the logical_test argument evaluates to FALSE. (Optional)
IFERROR	Returns a value you specify if a formula evaluates to an error; otherwise, returns the result of the formula.	IFERROR(value, value_if_error)Value: The argument that is checked for an error.Value_if_error: The value to return if the formula evaluates to an error.
NOT	Reverses the value of its argument. Use NOT when you want to make sure a value is not equal to one particular value.	NOT(logical)Logical: A value or expression that can be evaluated to TRUE or FALSE.
OR	Returns TRUE if any argument is TRUE; returns FALSE if all arguments are FALSE.	OR(logical1, [logical2], ...)Logical1, logical2: 1 to 255 conditions you want to test that can be either TRUE or FALSE.
FALSE	Returns the logical value FALSE.	FALSE()
TRUE	Returns the logical value TRUE.	TRUE()

Engineering functions

Name	Description	Syntax
BESSELI	Returns the modified Bessel function.	BESSELI(X, N)X: The value at which to evaluate the function.N: The order of the Bessel function. If n is not an integer, it is truncated.
BESSELJ	Returns the Bessel function.	BESSELJ(X, N)X: The value at which to evaluate the function.N: The order of the Bessel function. If n is not an integer, it is truncated.
BESSELK	Returns the modified Bessel function, which is equivalent to the Bessel functions evaluated for purely imaginary arguments.	BESSELK(X, N)X: The value at which to evaluate the function.N: The order of the function. If n is not an integer, it is truncated.
BESSELY	Returns the Bessel function, which is also called the Weber function or the Neumann function.	BESSELY(X, N)X: The value at which to evaluate the function.N: The order of the function. If n is not an integer, it is truncated.
BIN2DEC	Converts a binary number to decimal.	BIN2DEC(number)Number: The binary number you want to convert.
BIN2HEX	Converts a binary number to hexadecimal.	BIN2HEX(number, [places])Number: The binary number you want to convert.Places: The number of characters to use.
BIN2OCT	Converts a binary number to octal.	BIN2OCT(number, [places])Number: The binary number you want to convert.Places: The number of characters to use.
BITAND	Returns a bitwise 'AND' of two numbers.	BITAND( number1, number2)Number1,Number2: Must be in decimal form and greater than or equal to 0.
BITLSHIFT	Returns a number shifted left by the specified number of bits.	BITLSHIFT(number, shift_amount)Number: Number must be an integer greater than or equal to 0.Shift_amount: Shift_amount must be an integer.
BITOR	Returns a bitwise 'OR' of two numbers.	BITOR(number1, number2)Number1, Number2: Must be in decimal form and greater than or equal to 0.
BITRSHIFT	Returns a number shifted right by the specified number of bits.	BITRSHIFT(number, shift_amount)Number: Number must be an integer greater than or equal to 0.Shift_amount: Shift_amount must be an integer.
BITXOR	Returns a bitwise 'XOR' of two numbers.	BITXOR(number1, number2)Number1,Number2: Must be in decimal form and greater than or equal to 0.
COMPLEX	Converts real and imaginary coefficients into a complex number of the form x + yi or x + yj.	COMPLEX(real_num, i_num, [suffix])Real_num: The real coefficient of the complex number.I_num: The imaginary coefficient of the complex number.Suffix: The suffix for the imaginary component of the complex number. If omitted, suffix is assumed to be "i".
CONVERT	Converts a number from one measurement system to another.	CONVERT(number,from_unit,to_unit)Number: the value in from_units to convert.From_unit: the units for number.To_unit: the units for the result.
DEC2BIN	Converts a decimal number to binary.	DEC2BIN(number, [places])Number: The decimal integer you want to convert.Places: The number of characters to use.
DEC2HEX	Converts a decimal number to hexadecimal.	DEC2HEX(number, [places])Number: The decimal integer you want to convert.Places: The number of characters to use.
DEC2OCT	Converts a decimal number to octal.	DEC2OCT(number, [places])Number: The decimal integer you want to convert.Places: The number of characters to use.
ERF	Returns the error function integrated between lower_limit and upper_limit.	ERF(lower_limit,[upper_limit])Lower_limit: The lower bound for integrating ERF.Upper_limit: The upper bound for integrating ERF. (Optional)
ERF.PRECISE	Returns the error function.	ERF.PRECISE(x)X: The lower bound for integrating ERF.PRECISE.
ERFC.PRECISE	Returns the complementary ERF function integrated between x and infinity.	ERFC.PRECISE(x)X: The lower bound for integrating ERFC.PRECISE.
GESTEP	Returns 1 if number ≥ step; returns 0 (zero) otherwise.	GESTEP(number, [step])Number: The value to test against step.Step: The threshold value. If you omit a value for step, GESTEP uses zero. (Optional)
HEX2BIN	Converts a hexadecimal number to binary.	HEX2BIN(number, [places])Number: The hexadecimal number you want to convert.Places: The number of characters to use.
HEX2DEC	Converts a hexadecimal number to decimal.	HEX2DEC(number)Number: The hexadecimal number you want to convert.
HEX2OCT	Converts a hexadecimal number to octal.	HEX2OCT(number, [places])Number: The hexadecimal number you want to convert.Places: The number of characters to use.
IMABS	Returns the absolute value of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMABS(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the absolute value.
IMAGINARY	Returns the imaginary coefficient of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMAGINARY(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the imaginary coefficient.
IMARGUMENT	Returns the argument Theta.	IMARGUMENT(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the argument Theta.
IMCONJUGATE	Returns the complex conjugate of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMCONJUGATE(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the conjugate.
IMCOS	Returns the cosine of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMCOS(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the cosine.
IMCOSH	Returns the hyperbolic cosine of a complex number in x+yi or x+yj text format.	IMCOSH(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the hyperbolic cosine.
IMCOT	Returns the cotangent of a complex number in x+yi or x+yj text format.	IMCOT(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the cotangent.
IMCSC	Returns the cosecant of a complex number in x+yi or x+yj text format.	IMCSC(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the cosecant.
IMCSCH	Returns the hyperbolic cosecant of a complex number in x+yi or x+yj text format.	IMCSCH(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the hyperbolic cosecant.
IMDIV	Returns the quotient of two complex numbers in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMDIV(inumber1, inumber2)Inumber1: The complex numerator or dividend.Inumber2: The complex denominator or divisor.
IMEXP	Returns the exponential of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMEXP(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the exponential.
IMLN	Returns the natural logarithm of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMLN(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the natural logarithm.
IMLOG10	Returns the common logarithm (base 10) of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMLOG10(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the common logarithm.
IMLOG2	Returns the base-2 logarithm of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMLOG2(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the base-2 logarithm.
IMPOWER	Returns a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format raised to a power.	IMPOWER(inumber, number)Inumber: A complex number you want to raise to a power.Number: The power to which you want to raise the complex number.
IMPRODUCT	Returns the product of 1 to 255 complex numbers in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMPRODUCT(inumber1, [inumber2], ...)
IMREAL	Returns the real coefficient of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMREAL(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the real coefficient.
IMSEC	Returns the secant of a complex number in x+yi or x+yj text format.	IMSEC(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the secant.
IMSECH	Returns the hyperbolic secant of a complex number in x+yi or x+yj text format.	IMSECH(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the hyperbolic secant.
IMSIN	Returns the sine of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMSIN(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the sine.
IMSINH	Returns the hyperbolic sine of a complex number in x+yi or x+yj text format.	IMSINH(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the hyperbolic sine.
IMSQRT	Returns the square root of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMSQRT(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the square root.
IMSUB	Returns the difference of two complex numbers in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMSUB(inumber1, inumber2)Inumber1: The complex number from which to subtract inumber2.Inumber2: The complex number to subtract from inumber1.
IMSUM	Returns the sum of two or more complex numbers in x + yi or x + yj text format.	IMSUM(inumber1, [inumber2], ...)
IMTAN	Returns the tangent of a complex number in x+yi or x+yj text format.	IMTAN(inumber)Inumber: A complex number for which you want the tangent.
OCT2BIN	Converts an octal number to binary.	OCT2BIN(number, [places])Number: The octal number you want to convert.Places: The number of characters to use.
OCT2DEC	Converts an octal number to decimal.	OCT2DEC(number)Number: The octal number you want to convert.
OCT2HEX	Converts an octal number to hexadecimal.	OCT2HEX(number, [places])Number: The octal number you want to convert.Places: The number of characters to use.

Information functions

Name	Description	Syntax
CELL	Returns information about the formatting, location, or contents of a cell.	CELL(info_type, [reference])Info_type: A text value that specifies what type of cell information you want to return. Info_type Returns 'col' Column Number of ref. 'color' 1 for negative values, otherwise 0. 'contents' Value of the upper left cell in ref. 'filename' Full path of the file that contains ref. 'format' Text value of the number format specified in the referenced cell. 'parenthesis' 1 if the cell is formatted with parentheses for positive or all values; otherwise returns 0. 'prefix' Label prefix of the cell. 'protect' 0 if the cell is not locked, otherwise 1. 'row' Row number of the cell in reference. 'type' B if the cell is empty.L if the cell contains a label.V if the cell contains a value. 'width' Column width of the ref cell.
ERROR.TYPE	Returns a number corresponding to one of the error values in Microsoft Excel, or returns the #N/A error if no error exists.	ERROR.TYPE(error_val) error_val Returns #NULL! 1 #DIV/0! 2 #VALUE! 3 #REF! 4 #NAME? 5 #NUM! 6 #N/A 7 #GETTING_DATA 8 Anything else #N/A
INFO	Returns information about the current operating environment.	INFO(type_text) Type_text Returns 'directory' Path of the current directory or folder. 'num file' Number of active worksheets in the open workbooks. 'origin' Returns the absolute cell reference of the top and leftmost cell visible in the window. 'OS version' Current operating system version, as text. 'recalc' Current recalculation mode; returns 'Automatic' or 'Manual'. 'release' Version of Microsoft Excel, as text. 'system' Name of the operating environment: Macintosh = "mac" Windows = "pcdos"
ISBLANK	Returns TRUE if the cell is blank, otherwise returns FALSE.	ISBLANK(value)
ISERR	Returns TRUE if value refers to any error value except #N/A.	ISERR(value)
ISERROR	Returns TRUE if value refers to any error value (#N/A, #VALUE!, #REF!, #DIV/0!, #NUM!, #NAME?, or #NULL!).	ISERROR(value)
ISEVEN	Returns TRUE if number is even, or FALSE if number is odd.	ISEVEN(number)
ISFORMULA	Returns TRUE if referenced to a cell that contains a formula, otherwise FALSE.	ISFORMULA(reference)
ISLOGICAL	Returns TRUE if value refers to a logical value.	ISLOGICAL(value)
ISNA	Returns TRUE if value refers to the #N/A (value not available) error value.	ISNA(value)
ISNONTEXT	Returns TRUE if value refers to any item that is not text.	ISNONTEXT(value)
ISNUMBER	Returns TRUE if value refers to a number.	ISNUMBER(value)
ISODD	Returns TRUE if number is odd, or FALSE if number is even.	ISODD(number)
ISTEXT	Returns TRUE if value refers to text.	ISTEXT(value)
N	Returns a value converted to a number.	N(value)
NA	Returns the error value #N/A. #N/A is the error value that means "no value is available.	NA( )
TYPE	Returns the type of value.	TYPE(value) value returns Number 1 Text 2 Logical value 4 Error value 16 Array (array: Used to build single formulas that produce multiple results or that operate on a group of arguments that are arranged in rows and columns. An array range shares a common formula; an array constant is a group of constants used as an argument.) 64

Date & Time functions

Name	Description	Syntax
DATE	Returns the sequential serial number that represents a particular date.	DATE(year,month,day)Year: The value of the year argument can include one to four digits.Month: A positive or negative integer representing the month of the year from 1 to 12 (January to December).Day: A positive or negative integer representing the day of the month from 1 to 31.
DATEVALUE	Converts a date that is stored as text into a serial number that Excel recognizes as a date.	DATEVALUE(date_text)Date_text: Text that represents a date in an Excel date format.
DAY	Returns the day of a date, represented by a serial number.	DAY(serial_number)Serial_number: The date of the day you are trying to find.
DAYS	Returns the number of days between two dates.	DAYS(end_date, start_date)Start_date and End_date are the two dates between which you want to know the number of days.
DAYS360	The DAYS360 function returns the number of days between two dates based on a 360-day year (twelve 30-day months).	DAYS360(start_date,end_date,[method])Start_date, end_date: The two dates between which you want to know the number of days.Method: A logical value that specifies whether to use the U.S. or European method in the calculation.
EDATE	Returns the serial number that represents the date that is the indicated number of months before or after a specified date.	EDATE(start_date, months)Start_date: A date that represents the start date.Months: The number of months before or after start_date.
EOMONTH	Returns the serial number for the last day of the month that is the indicated number of months before or after start_date.	EOMONTH(start_date, months)Start_date: A date that represents the starting date.Months: The number of months before or after start_date.
HOUR	Returns the hour of a time value.	HOUR(serial_number)Serial_number: The time that contains the hour you want to find.
ISOWEEKNUM	Returns number of the ISO week number of the year for a given date.	ISOWEEKNUM(date)Date: Date is the date-time code used by Excel for date and time calculation.
MINUTE	Returns the minutes of a time value. The minute is given as an integer, ranging from 0 to 59.	MINUTE(serial_number)Serial_number: The time that contains the minute you want to find.
MONTH	Returns the month of a date represented by a serial number.	MONTH(serial_number)Serial_number: The date of the month you are trying to find.
NETWORKDAYS.INTL	Returns the number of whole workdays between two dates using parameters to indicate which and how many days are weekend days.	NETWORKDAYS.INTL (start_date, end_date, [weekend], [holidays])Start_date and end_date: The dates for which the difference is to be computed.Weekend is a weekend number or string that specifies when weekends occur.
NOW	Returns the serial number of the current date and time.	NOW()
SECOND	Returns the seconds of a time value.	SECOND(serial_number)Serial_number: The time that contains the seconds you want to find.
TIME	Returns the decimal number for a particular time.	TIME(hour, minute, second)Hour: A number from 0 (zero) to 32767 representing the hour.Minute: A number from 0 to 32767 representing the minute.Second: A number from 0 to 32767 representing the second.
TIMEVALUE	Returns the decimal number of the time represented by a text string.	TIMEVALUE(time_text)Time_text: A text string that represents a time in any of the time formats.
TODAY	Returns the serial number of the current date.	TODAY()
WEEKDAY	Returns the day of the week corresponding to a date.	WEEKDAY(serial_number,[return_type])Serial_number: A sequential number that represents the date you are trying to find.Return_type: A number that determines the type of return value. (Optional)
WEEKNUM	Returns the week number of a specific date.	WEEKNUM(serial_number,[return_type])Serial_number: A date within the week.Return_type: A number that determines on which day the week begins. The default is 1. (Optional)
WORKDAY	Returns a number that represents a date that is the indicated number of working days before or after a date.	WORKDAY(start_date, days, [holidays])Start_date: A date that represents the start date.Days: The number of non-weekend and non-holiday days before or after start_date.Holidays: An optional list of one or more dates to exclude from the working calendar, such as state and federal holidays and floating holidays.
WORKDAY.INTL	Returns the serial number of the date before or after a specified number of workdays with custom weekend parameters.	WORKDAY.INTL(start_date, days, [weekend], [holidays])Start_date: The start date, truncated to integer.Days: The number of workdays before or after the start_date.Weekend: Indicates the days of the week that are weekend days and are not considered working days. (Optional)
YEAR	Returns the year corresponding to a date.	YEAR(serial_number)Serial_number: The date of the year you want to find.
YEARFRAC	Calculates the fraction of the year represented by the number of whole days between two dates.	YEARFRAC(start_date, end_date, [basis])Start_date: A date that represents the start date.End_date: A date that represents the end date.Basis: The type of day count basis to use. (Optional) Basis Day count basis 0 or omitted US (NASD) 30/360 1 Actual/actual 2 Actual/360 3 Actual/365 4 European 30/360

Financial functions

Name	Description	Syntax
CUMIPMT	Returns the cumulative interest paid on a loan between start_period and end_period.	CUMIPMT(rate, nper, pv, start_period, end_period, type)Rate: The interest rate.Nper: The total number of payment periods.Pv: The present value.Start_period: The first period in the calculation. End_period: The last period in the calculation.Type: The timing of the payment. Type Timing 0 (zero) Payment at the end of the period. 1 Payment at the beginning of the period.
CUMPRINC	Returns the cumulative principal paid on a loan between start_period and end_period.	CUMPRINC(rate, nper, pv, start_period, end_period, type)Rate: The interest rate.Nper: The total number of payment periods.Pv: The present value.Start_period: The first period in the calculation. End_period: The last period in the calculation.Type: The timing of the payment. Type Timing 0 (zero) Payment at the end of the period. 1 Payment at the beginning of the period.
DB	Returns the depreciation of an asset for a specified period using the fixed-declining balance method.	DB(cost, salvage, life, period, [month])Cost: The initial cost of the asset.Salvage: The value at the end of the depreciation Life: The number of periods over which the asset is being depreciated.Period: The period for which you want to calculate the depreciation. Period must use the same units as life.Month: The number of months in the first year. If month is omitted, it is assumed to be 12. (Optional)
DDB	Returns the depreciation of an asset for a specified period using the double-declining balance method or some other method you specify.	DDB(cost, salvage, life, period, [factor])Cost: The initial cost of the asset.Salvage: The value at the end of the depreciation This value can be 0.Life: The number of periods over which the asset is being depreciated.Period: The period for which you want to calculate the depreciation. Period must use the same units as life.Factor: The rate at which the balance declines. (Optional)
DISC	Returns the discount rate for a security.	DISC(settlement, maturity, pr, redemption, [basis])Settlement: The security's settlement date. Maturity: The security's maturity date. The maturity date is the date when the security expires.Pr: The security's price per $100 face value.Redemption: The security's redemption value per $100 face value.Basis: The type of day count basis to use. (Optional)
DOLLARDE	Converts a dollar price expressed as an integer part and a fraction part, such as 1.02, into a dollar price expressed as a decimal number.	DOLLARDE(fractional_dollar, fraction)Fractional_dollar: A number expressed as an integer part and a fraction part, separated by a decimal symbol.Fraction: The integer to use in the denominator of the fraction.
DOLLARFR	Use DOLLARFR to convert decimal numbers to fractional dollar numbers, such as securities prices.	DOLLARFR(decimal_dollar, fraction)Decimal_dollar: A decimal number.Fraction: The integer to use in the denominator of a fraction.
DURATION	Returns the Macaulay duration for an assumed par value of $100.	DURATION(settlement, maturity, coupon, yield, frequency, [basis])Settlement: The security settlement date is the date after the issue date when the security is traded to the buyer.Maturity: The maturity date is the date when the security expires.Coupon: The security's annual coupon rate.Yield: The security's annual yield.Frequency: The number of coupon payments per year. For annual payments, frequency = 1; for semiannual, frequency = 2; for quarterly, frequency = 4.Basis: The type of day count basis to use. (Optional) Basis Day count basis 0 or omitted US (NASD) 30/360 1 Actual/actual 2 Actual/360 3 Actual/365 4 European 30/360
FV	Returns the future value of an investment based on periodic, constant payments and a constant interest rate.	FV(rate,nper,pmt,[pv],[type])Rate: The interest rate per period.Nper: The total number of payment periods in an annuity.Pmt: The payment made each period.Pv: The present value, or the lump-sum amount that a series of future payments is worth right now. If pv is omitted, it is assumed to be 0. (Optional)Type: The number 0 or 1, which indicates when payments are due. If type is omitted, it is assumed to be 0. (Optional)
FVSHEDULE	Returns the future value of an initial principal after applying a series of compound interest rates.	FVSCHEDULE(principal, schedule)Principal: The present value.Schedule: An array of interest rates to apply.
INTRATE	Returns the interest rate for a fully invested security.	INTRATE(settlement, maturity, investment, redemption, [basis])Settlement: The security settlement date is the date after the issue date when the security is traded to the buyer.Maturity: The maturity date is the date when the security expires.Investment: The amount invested in the security.Redemption: The amount to be received at maturity.Basis: The type of day count basis to use. Basis Day count basis 0 or omitted US (NASD) 30/360 1 Actual/actual 2 Actual/360 3 Actual/365 4 European 30/360
IPMT	Returns the interest payment for a given period for an investment based on periodic, constant payments and a constant interest rate.	IPMT(rate, per, nper, pv, [fv], [type])Rate: The interest rate per period.Per: The period for which you want to find the interest and must be in the range 1 to nper.Nper: The total number of payment periods in an annuity.Pv: The present value, or the lump-sum amount that a series of future payments is worth right now.Fv: The future value or a cash balance you want to attain after the last payment is made. If fv is omitted, it is assumed to be 0 (the future value of a loan, for example, is 0).Type: The number 0 or 1. Type Payment Due 0 At the end of the period. 1 At the beginning of the period.
IRR	Returns the internal rate of return for a series of cash flows represented by the numbers in values.	IRR(values, [guess])Values: An array or a reference to cellsGuess: A number that you guess is close to the result of IRR. (Optional)
ISPMT	Calculates the interest paid during a specific period of an investment. This function is provided for compatibility with Lotus 1-2-3.	ISPMT(rate, per, nper, pv)Rate: The interest rate for the investment.Per: The period for which you want to find the interest, and must be between 1 and nper.Nper: The total number of payment periods for the investment.Pv: The present value of the investment. For a loan, pv is the loan amount.
MIRR	Returns the modified internal rate of return for a series of periodic cash flows.	MIRR(values, finance_rate, reinvest_rate)Values: An array or a reference to cells that contain numbers.Finance_rate: The interest rate you pay on the money used in the cash flows.Reinvest_rate: The interest rate you receive on the cash flows as you reinvest them.
NPER	Returns the number of periods for an investment based on periodic, constant payments and a constant interest rate.	NPER(rate,pmt,pv,[fv],[type])Rate : The interest rate per period.Pmt : The payment made each period; Pv : The present value, or the lump-sum amount that a series of future payments is worth right now.Fv : The future value, or a cash balance you want to attain after the last payment is made. (Optional)Type : The number 0 or 1 and indicates when payments are due. (Optional)
NPV	Calculates the net present value of an investment by using a discount rate and a series of future payments and income.	NPV(rate,value1,[value2],...)Rate: The rate of discount over the length of one period.
PMT	Calculates the payment for a loan based on constant payments and a constant interest rate.	PMT(rate, nper, pv, [fv], [type])Rate: The interest rate for the loan.Nper: The total number of payments for the loan.Pv: The present value, or the total amount that a series of future payments is worth now.Fv: The future value, or a cash balance you want to attain after the last payment is made. Type: The number 0 (zero) or 1, it indicates when payments are due. (Optional)
PPMT	Returns the payment on the principal for a given period for an investment based on periodic, constant payments and a constant interest rate.	PPMT(rate, per, nper, pv, [fv], [type])Rate: The interest rate per period.Per: Specifies the period and must be in the range 1 to nper.Nper: The total number of payment periods in an annuity.Pv: The present value — the total amount that a series of future payments is worth now.Fv: The future value, or a cash balance you want to attain after the last payment is made. If fv is omitted, it is assumed to be 0 (zero), that is, the future value of a loan is 0.Type: The number 0 or 1, it indicates when payments are due. (Optional)
PV	Returns the present value of an investment. The present value is the total amount that a series of future payments is worth now.	PV(rate, nper, pmt, [fv], [type])Rate: The interest rate per period. Nper: The total number of payment periods in an annuity. Pmt: The payment made each period and cannot change over the life of the annuity. Fv: The future value, or a cash balance you want to attain after the last payment is made.Type: The number 0 or 1, it indicates when payments are due. (Optional)
RATE	Returns the interest rate per period of an annuity.	RATE(nper, pmt, pv, [fv], [type], [guess])Nper: The total number of payment periods in an annuity.Pmt: The payment made each period and cannot change over the life of the annuity. Pv: The present value — the total amount that a series of future payments is worth now.Fv: The future value, or a cash balance you want to attain after the last payment is made. Type: The number 0 or 1 and indicates when payments are due. (Optional) Type Payment Due 0 or omitted At the end of the period. 1 At the beginning of the period. Guess: Your guess for what the rate will be. (Optional)
RRI	Returns an equivalent interest rate for the growth of an investment.	RRI(nper, pv, fv)Nper: Nper is the number of periods for the investment.Pv: Pv is the present value of the investment.Fv: Fv is the future value of the investment.
SLN	Returns the straight-line depreciation of an asset for one period.	SLN(cost, salvage, life)Cost: The initial cost of the asset.Salvage: The value at the end of the depreciation.Life: The number of periods over which the asset is depreciated.
SYD	Returns the sum-of-years' digits depreciation of an asset for a specified period.	SYD(cost, salvage, life, per)Cost: The initial cost of the asset.Salvage: The value at the end of the depreciation.Life: The number of periods over which the asset has depreciated.Per: The period, it must use the same units as life.
VDB	Returns the depreciation of an asset for any specified period, including partial periods.	VDB(cost, salvage, life, start_period, end_period, [factor], [no_switch])Cost: The initial cost of the asset.Salvage: The value at the end of the depreciation This value can be 0.Life: The number of periods over which the asset is depreciated.Start_period: The starting period for which you want to calculate the depreciation.End_period: The ending period for which you want to calculate the depreciation. Factor: The rate at which the balance declines. (Optional) No_switch: A logical value specifying whether to switch to straight-line depreciation when depreciation is greater than the declining balance calculation. (Optional)
XIRR	Returns the internal rate of return for a schedule of cash flows that is not necessarily periodic.	XIRR(values, dates, [guess])Values: A series of cash flows that corresponds to a schedule of payments in dates. Dates: A schedule of payment dates that corresponds to the cash flow paymentsGuess: A number that you guess is close to the result of XIRR. (Optional)

Lookup & Reference functions

Name	Description	Syntax
AREA	Returns the number of areas in a reference. An area is a range of contiguous cells or a single cell.	AREAS(reference)Reference: A reference to a cell or range of cells, it can refer to multiple areas.
COLUMN	Returns the column number of the given cell reference.	COLUMN([reference])Reference: The cell or range of cells for which you want to return the column number. (Optional)
COLUMNS	Returns the number of columns in an array or reference.	COLUMNS(array)Array: An array or array formula, or a reference to a range of cells for which you want the number of columns.
FORMULATEXT	Returns a formula as a string.	FORMULATEXT(reference)Reference: A reference to a cell or range of cells.
HLOOKUP	Searches for a value in the top row of a table or an array of values, and then returns a value in the same column from a row you specify in the table or array.	HLOOKUP(lookup_value,table_array, row_index_num, [range_lookup])Lookup_value: The value to be found in the first row of the table. Table_array: A table of information in which data is looked up. Row_index_num: The row number in table_array from which the matching value will be returned. Range_lookup: A logical value that specifies whether you want HLOOKUP to find an exact match or an approximate match.
HYPERLINK	Creates a shortcut or jump that opens a document stored on a network server, an intranet, or the Internet.	HYPERLINK(link_location, [friendly_name])Link_location: The path and file name to the document to be opened.Friendly_name: The jump text or numeric value that is displayed in the cell.
INDIRECT	Returns the reference specified by a text string. References are immediately evaluated to display their contents.	INDIRECT(ref_text, [a1])Ref_text: A reference to a cell that contains an A1-style reference, an R1C1-style reference, a name defined as a reference, or a reference to a cell as a text string.A1: A logical value that specifies what type of reference is contained in the cell ref_text.
MATCH	The MATCH function searches for a specified item in a range of cells, and then returns the relative position of that item in the range.	MATCH(lookup_value, lookup_array, [match_type])lookup_value: The value that you want to match in lookup_array. The lookup_value argument can be a value or a cell reference to a number, text, or logical value.lookup_array: The range of cells being searched.match_type: The number -1, 0, or 1. Match_type Behavior 1 or omitted MATCH finds the largest value that is less than or equal to lookup_value 0 MATCH finds the first value that is exactly equal to lookup_value -1 MATCH finds the smallest value that is greater than or equal to lookup_value
OFFSET	Returns a reference to a range that is a specified number of rows and columns from a cell or range of cells.	OFFSET(reference, rows, cols, [height], [width])Reference: The reference from which you want to base the offset. Rows: The number of rows, up or down, that you want the upper-left cell to refer to. Cols: The number of columns, to the left or right, that you want the upper-left cell of the result to refer to. Height: The height, in number of rows, that you want the returned reference to be. Height must be a positive number. (Optional)Width: The width, in number of columns, that you want the returned reference to be. Width must be a positive number. (Optional)
ROW	Returns the row number of a reference.	ROW([reference])Reference: The cell or range of cells for which you want the row number.
ROWS	Returns the number of rows in a reference or array.	ROWS(array)Array: An array, an array formula, or a reference to a range of cells for which you want the number of rows.
SHEET	Returns the sheet number of the reference sheet.	SHEET(value)Value: Value is the name of a sheet or a reference for which you want the sheet number.
SHEETS	Returns the number of sheets in a reference.	SHEETS(reference)Reference: Reference is a reference for which you want to know the number of sheets it contains. (Optional)
TRANSPOSE	The TRANSPOSE function returns a vertical range of cells as a horizontal range, or vice versa.	TRANSPOSE(array)array: An array or range of cells on a worksheet that you want to transpose.
VLOOKUP	You can use the VLOOKUP function to search the first column of a range of cells, and then return a value from any cell on the same row of the range.	VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, [range_lookup])lookup_value: The value to search in the first column of the table or range. table_array: The range of cells that contains the data. col_index_num: The column number in the table_array argument from which the matching value must be returned. range_lookup: A logical value that specifies whether you want VLOOKUP to find an exact match or an approximate match. (Optional)

Text functions

Name	Description	Syntax
CODE	Returns a numeric code for the first character in a text string.	CODE(text)Text: The text for which you want the code of the first character.
CONCATENATE	The CONCATENATE function joins up to 255 text strings into one text string.	CONCATENATE(text1, [text2], ...)Text1: The first text item to be concatenated.Text2: Additional text items, up to a maximum of 255 items.
DOLLAR	The function described in this Help topic converts a number to text format and applies a currency symbol.	DOLLAR(number, [decimals])Number: A number, a reference to a cell containing a number, or a formula that evaluates to a number.Decimals: The number of digits to the right of the decimal point. (Optional)
FINDB	FINDB counts each double-byte character as 2 when editing of a language that supports DBCS is enabled and has been set as the default language.	FINDB(find_text, within_text, [start_num])Find_text: The text you want to find.Within_text: The text containing the text you want to find.Start_num: Specifies the character at which to start the search. (Optional)
FIXED	Rounds a number to the specified number of decimals, formats the number in decimal format using a period and commas, and returns the result as text.	FIXED(number, [decimals], [no_commas])Number: The number you want to round and convert to text.Decimals: The number of digits to the right of the decimal point.No_commas: A logical value that, if TRUE, prevents FIXED from including commas in the returned text. (Optional)
JIS	Converts half-width (single-byte) letters within a character string to full-width (double-byte) characters.	JIS(Text)Text: The text or a reference to a cell that contains the text you want to change.
LEFT	LEFT returns the first character or characters in a text string, based on the number of characters you specify.	LEFT(text, [num_chars])
LEFTB	LEFTB returns the first character or characters in a text string, based on the number of bytes you specify.	LEFTB(text, [num_bytes])Text: The text string that contains the characters you want to extract.Num_chars: Specifies the number of characters you want LEFT to extract. (Optional)Num_bytes: Specifies the number of characters you want LEFTB to extract, based on bytes. (Optional)
LEN	LEN returns the number of characters in a text string.	LEN(text)Text: The text whose length you want to find. Spaces count as characters.
LENB	LENB returns the number of bytes used to represent the characters in a text string.	LENB(text)Text: The text whose length you want to find. Spaces count as characters.
LOWER	Converts all uppercase letters in a text string to lowercase.	LOWER(text)Text: The text you want to convert to lowercase.
MID	MID returns a specific number of characters from a text string, starting at the position you specify, based on the number of characters you specify.	MID(text, start_num, num_chars)Text: The text string containing the characters you want to extract.Start_num: The position of the first character you want to extract in text. The first character in text has start_num 1, and so on.Num_chars: Specifies the number of characters you want MID to return from text.Num_bytes: Specifies the number of characters you want MIDB to return from text, in bytes.
MIDB	MIDB returns a specific number of characters from a text string, starting at the position you specify, based on the number of bytes you specify.	MIDB(text, start_num, num_chars)Text: The text string containing the characters you want to extract.Start_num: The position of the first character you want to extract in text. The first character in text has start_num 1, and so on.Num_chars: Specifies the number of characters you want MID to return from text.Num_bytes: Specifies the number of characters you want MIDB to return from text, in bytes.
NUMBERVALUE	Converts text to a number, in a locale-independent way.	NUMBERVALUE(Text,[Decimal_separator], [Group_separator ])Text: The text to convert to a number.Decimal_separator: The character used to separate the integer and fractional part of the result.Group_separator : The character used to separate groupings of numbers, such as thousands from hundreds and millions from thousands.
PROPER	Capitalizes the first letter in a text string and any other letters in that string that follow non-letter characters.	PROPER(text)Text: Text enclosed in quotation marks, a formula that returns text, or a reference to a cell containing the text you want to partially capitalize.
REPLACE	Replaces part of a text string, based on the number of characters you specify, with a different text string.	REPLACE(old_text, start_num, num_chars, new_text)Old_text: Text in which you want to replace some characters.Start_num: The position of the character in old_text that you want to replace with new_text.Num_chars: The number of characters in old_text for REPLACE to replace with new_text.Num_bytes: The number of bytes in old_text for REPLACEB to replace with new_text.New_text: The text that will replace characters in old_text.
REPT	Repeats text a given number of times.	REPT(text, number_times)Text: The text you want to repeat.Number_times: A positive number specifying the number of times to repeat text.
RIGHT	RIGHT returns the last character or characters in a text string, based on the specified number of characters.	RIGHT(text,[num_chars])Text: The text string containing the characters you want to extract.Num_chars: Specifies the number of characters you want RIGHT to extract. (Optional)
RIGHTB	RIGHTB returns the last character or characters in a text string, based on the number of bytes specified.	RIGHTB(text,[num_bytes])Text: The text string containing the characters you want to extract.Num_bytes: Specifies the number of characters you want RIGHTB to extract, based on bytes. (Optional)
SEARCHB	Locates one text string within a second text string, and returns the number of the starting position of the first text string from the first character of the second text string.	SEARCHB(find_text,within_text,[start_num])find_text: The text that you want to find.within_text: The text in which you want to search for the value of the find_text argument.start_num: The character number in the within_text argument at which you want to start searching.
SUBSTITUTE	Substitutes new_text for old_text in a text string.	SUBSTITUTE(text, old_text, new_text, [instance_num])Text: The text or the reference to a cell containing text for which you want to substitute characters.Old_text: The text you want to replace.New_text: The text you want to replace old_text with.Instance_num: Specifies which occurrence of old_text you want to replace with new_text. (Optional)
T	Returns the text referred to by value.	T(value)Value: The value you want to test.
TEXT	The TEXT function converts a numeric value to text and lets you specify the display formatting by using special format strings.	TEXT(value, format_text)value: A numeric value, a formula that evaluates to a numeric value, or a reference to a cell containing a numeric value.format_text: A numeric format as a text string enclosed in quotation marks.
TRIM	Removes all spaces from text except for single spaces between words.	TRIM(text)Text: The text from which you want spaces removed.
UNICHAR	Returns the Unicode character that is referenced by the given numeric value.	UNICHAR(number)Number is the Unicode number that represents the character.
UNICODE	Returns the number (code point) corresponding to the first character of the text.	UNICODE(text)Text: Text is the character for which you want the Unicode value.
UPPER	Converts text to uppercase.	UPPER(text)Text: The text you want converted to uppercase.
VALUE	Converts a text string that represents a number to a number.	VALUE(text)Text: The text enclosed in quotation marks or a reference to a cell containing the text you want to convert.

Database functions

Name	Description	Syntax
DAVERAGE	Averages the values in a field of records in a list or database that match conditions you specify.	DAVERAGE(database, field, criteria)Database: The range of cells that makes up the list or database. Field: Indicates which column is used in the function. Enter the column label enclosed between double quotation marks.Criteria: The range of cells that contains the conditions you specify.
DCOUNT	Counts the cells that contain numbers in a field of records in a list or database that match conditions that you specify.	DCOUNT(database, field, criteria)Database: The range of cells that makes up the list or database. Field: Indicates which column is used in the function. Enter the column label enclosed between double quotation marks.Criteria: The range of cells that contains the conditions you specify.
DCOUNTA	Counts the filled cells in a field of records in a list or database that match conditions that you specify.	DCOUNTA(database, field, criteria)Database: The range of cells that makes up the list or database. Field: indicates which column is used in the function. Enter the column label enclosed between double quotation marks.Criteria: The range of cells that contains the conditions you specify.
DGET	Extracts a single value from a column of a list or database that matches conditions that you specify.	DGET(database, field, criteria)Database: The range of cells that makes up the list or database. Field: indicates which column is used in the function. Enter the column label enclosed between double quotation marks.Criteria: The range of cells that contains the conditions you specify.
DMAX	Returns the largest number in a field of records in a list or database that matches conditions you that specify.	DMAX(database, field, criteria)Database: The range of cells that makes up the list or database. Field: Indicates which column is used in the function. Enter the column label enclosed between double quotation marks.Criteria: is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify.
DMIN	Returns the smallest number in a field of records in a list or database that matches conditions that you specify.	DMIN(database, field, criteria)Database: The range of cells that makes up the list or database. Field: Indicates which column is used in the function. Enter the column label enclosed between double quotation marks.Criteria: The range of cells that contains the conditions you specify.
DSTDEV	The standard deviation of a population based on a sample by using the numbers in a field (column) of records in a list.	DSTDEV(database, field, criteria)Database: is the range of cells that makes up the list or database. Field: Indicates which column is used in the function. Enter the column label enclosed between double quotation marks.Criteria: is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify.
DSTDEVP	The standard deviation of a population based on the entire population using the numbers in a field of records in a list.	DSTDEVP(database, field, criteria)Database: The range of cells that makes up the list or database. Field: Indicates which column is used in the function. Enter the column label enclosed between double quotation marks.Criteria: Is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify.
DSUM	The numbers in a field of records in a list or database that match conditions that you specify.	DSUM(database, field, criteria)Database: The range of cells that makes up the list or database. Field: Indicates which column is used in the function. Enter the column label enclosed between double quotation marks.Criteria: The range of cells that contains the conditions you specify.
DVAR	The variance of a population based on a sample using the numbers in a field of records in a list.	DVAR(database, field, criteria)Database: The range of cells that makes up the list or database. Field: indicates which column is used in the function. Enter the column label enclosed between double quotation marks.Criteria: is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify.
DVARP	The variance of a population based on the entire population by using the numbers in a field of records in a list.	DVARP(database, field, criteria)Database: The range of cells that makes up the list or database. Field: Indicates which column is used in the function. Enter the column label enclosed between double quotation marks.Criteria: The range of cells that contains the conditions you specify.

Web functions

Name	Description	Syntax
ENCODEURL	Returns a URL-encoded string.	ENCODEURL(text)Text: A string to be URL encoded.
FILTERXML	Returns specific data from the XML content by using the specified XPath.	FILTERXML(xml, xpath)Xml: A string in valid XML format.Xpath: A string in standard XPath format.
WEBSERVICE	Returns data from a web service on the Internet or Intranet.	WEBSERVICE(url)Url: The URL of the web service.