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Excel's UNIQUE function can't skip columns—unless you use this trick

Nest CHOOSECOLS inside UNIQUE to extract non-adjacent columns, and use INDIRECT for interactive header dropdowns.
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How to count Number of Unique and Distinct Values in Column in Excel

The syntax for counting the number of unique values from a list of a column using the array formula is as follows: =SUM(IF(COUNTIF(<first cell from which you count the number of unique values>:<last ...
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How to use the UNIQUE() function to return a count of unique values in Excel

How to use the UNIQUE() function to return a count of unique values in Excel Your email has been sent The TechRepublic article How to create a sorted unique list in an Excel spreadsheet shows you how ...
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How to pick a random name from a list in Excel

To pick a random name from an Excel table using a method that works across every version of Excel, this classic combination ...
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How To Count Unique Values In Microsoft Excel

One major reason Microsoft Excel spreadsheets are so popular is the ability to process the data entered on a sheet easily. For instance, if you are planning a wedding and individually listing expenses ...
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How to use Excel’s UNIQUE Function

Q. Could you explain how the UNIQUE function works in Excel? A. Excel’s UNIQUE is a dynamic array function that can be an essential tool for data analysts and accountants. This function allows users ...
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10 steps to a multi-column search in Excel

This illustrated walk-through (with a demo worksheet) shows how easy it is to create a multi-column search solution using validation lists and conditional formatting. Excel offers numerous ways to ...