The most basic example of a GETPIVOTDATA formula in Microsoft Excel is when the function is used to retrieve a grand total of ...

The lookup function in Excel can save you a lot of time and effort, but only if you actually know how to use its many forms and alterations.

A little from column A, a little from column B: XLOOKUP is the new, easier way to retrieve information across Excel spreadsheets.

The Excel INDIRECT function returns the reference specified by a text string. Learn how to use the INDIRECT function in Excel in easy steps.

The Row function in Microsoft Excel is a Lookup and Reference function, and its purpose is to return the row number of a reference. The formula for the Row function is Row([reference]).

You can use the VLOOKUP function in Microsoft Excel to efficiently find corresponding data for a specific value.

The VLOOKUP function is one of the most useful when pulling information from an Excel database. Here's how it works and how you can start using it in your work.

If you work with a large dataset or usually query the same data in an Excel table, then you should use the VLOOKUP function to make your life easier – here's how.

This month’s column shows how to use the remarkably versatile AGGREGATE function in Excel.