The MID and MIDB functions in Excel return a specific number of characters from a text string starting at the position you specify.

It is very easy to dissect the contents of a cell in Excel using the functions LEFT, MID, and RIGHT. All three functions are easy to learn.

TEXTBEFORE and TEXTAFTER are a few more of my favorite Excel functions to clean messy spreadsheets. Excel's newer text ...

Formulas are powerful tools for performing calculations and analyzing data in Excel. In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to use formulas and explore some popular built-in functions.

1. Make A Budget Once you enter your financial information into a blank spreadsheet, you can tell Excel to perform calculations and analysis using formulas.

In a nutshell: Formulas are a must for incorporating math into spreadsheets, but using them in Microsoft Excel involves a learning curve and can become tedious. This latest update adds a bit of ...

Some benefits to using GROUPBY over a PivotTable are that it is formula-based, it updates dynamically, and it is easy to use in reports (it does not require setup). In cell G1, enter the GROUPBY ...