Excel Formulas: Lookup, Text, and Date Functions

Raw data is rarely ready for analysis. To make sense of your spreadsheets, you need to know how to search, clean, and format your data efficiently using formulas. This text-only course guides you through intermediate Excel formula techniques, transforming you from a basic spreadsheet user into an efficient data handler. You will learn how to extract specific information, manipulate text strings, and manage date-based data with confidence. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational formula syntax, cell referencing, and error handling. - Apply lookup functions like VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and the modern XLOOKUP to find data instantly. - Clean and format messy text using functions such as CONCAT, LEFT, RIGHT, and MID. - Manage dates and times effectively using regional formatting and date arithmetic. - Utilize logical functions to automate data categorization and validation. - Practice resolving common formula errors through written troubleshooting exercises. The course begins with core definitions and formula mechanics before progressing to step-by-step written walkthroughs of lookup, text, and date operations. You will read clear explanations and study practical syntax examples designed to be applied immediately. Designed for beginners who understand basic Excel navigation and want to build practical data manipulation skills, this course requires no prior programming or advanced math skills. Start reading today to unlock the true analytical power of your spreadsheets.