ARRAY FORMULA RULES
To enter an array formula, first select the cell or range that will contain the results. If the formula
produces multiple results, you must select a range the same size and shape as the range
or ranges on which you perform your calculations.
Follow these guidelines when entering and working with array formulas:
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Press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to lock in an array formula. Excel will then place a set of curly
braces around the formula in the formula bar to indicate that it is an array formula.
Do not type the braces yourself; if you do, Excel interprets your entry as a label.
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You cannot edit, clear, or move individual cells in an array range, nor can you insert or
delete cells. You must treat the cells in the array range as a single unit and edit them all
at once.
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To edit an array, select the entire array, click the formula bar, and edit the formula.
Then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to lock in the formula.
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To clear an array, select the entire array and press Delete.
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To select an entire array, click any cell in the array and press Ctrl+/.
- To move an array range, you must select the entire array and either cut and paste the
selection or drag the selection to a new location.
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You cannot cut, clear, or edit part of an array, but you can assign different formats to individual
cells in the array. You can also copy cells from an array range and paste them in
another area of your worksheet.