Mastering SEQUENCE: Excel's Most Amazing Function with More Than 200 Examples

  • 1h 53m
  • Meni Porat
  • BPB Publications
  • 2023

The SEQUENCE function in Excel 365 allows you to generate sequences of numbers or values based on specific criteria. By utilizing this function, you can effectively manage a wide range of numerical and data manipulation tasks. If you're looking to leverage its dynamic capabilities to enhance your productivity, this book is an ideal resource for you.

This book provides the most comprehensive coverage of the SEQUENCE function, which is widely considered the most versatile function in Excel 365. It serves as a detailed introduction to the new Dynamic Array Functions, offering examples for a better understanding of this new revolutionary concept. Additionally, the book delves into the extensive applications of SEQUENCE in various areas, including text functions, number manipulation, arrays, date and time operations, financial calculations, math, and complex formulae involving SEQUENCE, with a special focus on the super-function: LAMBDA. With over 200 examples, this book allows you to actively engage and explore the multifaceted dynamism of the SEQUENCE function.

By the end of the book, you will be able to confidently apply the SEQUENCE function in your own Excel workflows, enhancing your productivity and efficiency.

KEY FEATURES

  • Unleash the power of SEQUENCE to simplify complex array calculations and automate repetitive tasks.
  • Discover techniques to efficiently perform calculations, text manipulation, financial and numerical analysis using SEQUENCE.
  • Learn how to integrate SEQUENCE with other Excel functions and tools.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Explore advanced techniques to enhance text-based analysis using SEQUENCE.
  • Understand how SEQUENCE can generate dynamic arrays with custom patterns, sizes, and dimensions.
  • Learn how to use the LAMBDA function to solve complex calculations.
  • Gain insights into using SEQUENCE to streamline financial modeling and forecasting.
  • Get tips and tricks to optimize date and time-related calculations using SEQUENCE.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is for everyone who is eager to explore innovative approaches in Excel, expand their knowledge, and improve their problem-solving skills. It serves as a valuable resource, offering a wide range of techniques that you can apply to enhance their Excel proficiency.

About the Author

Meni Porat has been working in the software industry for more than 20 years. He has played central roles in numerous projects as a systems analyst and project manager. He worked for various financial institutions: banks, credit card companies and insurance companies. Currently, he is a self-employed consultant and Excel & VBA instructor. The author is also very active on social media channels, especially Facebook and LinkedIn. On the latter, he has published during the last year more than 150 posts and articles which have been read by more than 400,000 people. During that period he also featured in four YouTube international webinars on Excel. As a tribute to his contributions to the international Excel community, the author has been awarded with the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) by Microsoft.

In this Book

  • A Short Introduction to Dynamic Array Functions in Excel 365
  • SEQUENCE in Text Operations
  • Using SEQUENCE with Numbers
  • SEQUENCE in Arrays
  • SEQUENCE in Date and Time Operations
  • Financial Operations with SEQUENCE
  • SEQUENCE - The Ancilla of Math
  • SEQUENCE and Other Animals