Function AGGREGATE

This is a function that is used to aggregate – group data from a given range, which is done by specifying a parameter that calls a specific function (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN, etc.). We can also perform aggregation using other functions, but this one is specific in that it offers various options that allow you to ignore nested functions, hidden rows, errors …

Error Checking Options

Excel has built-in functionality that allows automatic error checking when entering values ​​in cells. Where he recognizes or finds error, a small green triangle in the upper left corner of the cell and a warning icon (a yellow diamond with an exclamation point) will appear. If you click on the icon then a menu will open that explains why the error occurred and offers a way to overcome it.

Error checking functions

Errors are happening and this is inevitability! When we know in advance that there is a high likelihood that they can happen, we can use error detection functions. They can discover whether an error has occurred, to return its code, and to show an alternative value instead of a mistake. This can be, for example, a notification about a predefined text about an error or an empty cell, if we want to ignore the error …

Finding errors

Errors in the calculations are a common thing. The more data in the table and the formula are the more likely we are mistaken. Excel immediately shows us an error as soon as it comes in, but it’s not always easy to find out how it came to it. Also, sometimes it may happen that we miss the error because there was no mistake in mathematical operations. Excel has several options for detecting and finding errors, which will be said in the following text …