Google Sheet Functions: A step-by-step guide (Google Workspace apps)

2026 Edition
Unlock the full potential of GOOGLE SHEETS FUNCTIONS: Your ultimate guide to mastering essential functions!

Take your Google Sheets skills to a whole new level with my comprehensive guide on the most useful functions! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned user, this book is designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to make the most out of Sheets' powerful functions.

Starting with the fundamentals like SUM, I'll guide you step-by-step through the different aspects of each function. As you progress, you'll delve into more advanced areas like VLOOKUP, FILTER, IMPORTRANGE, and the incredibly versatile QUERY function. But don't worry – I believe the best way to learn is through practical examples, and that's exactly what I offer in every chapter!

With a clear focus on hands-on learning, each chapter presents multiple examples that dive into the various facets of the function and its various applications. From basic syntax to complex formulas, I break it down, ensuring you understand each step along the way. You'll be surprised at how much easier these functions become with my guidance.

In this updated 2025 edition, I've incorporated the latest changes to Sheets, ensuring you're equipped with the most current information. Additionally, I've included an index of all 63 functions in the book for quick reference. I’ve redone all the screenshots to showcase the new format and layout in Sheets, making understanding even more straightforward.

But that's not all! I've added a free link to a folder containing all the Sheets files I use in this book, to help you follow along. Plus, I've added a brand-new chapter that teaches you how to break down long, complicated formulas to grasp their inner workings. With this invaluable skill, you'll tackle any challenge with ease.

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS:

- Introduction to functions

- Mastering basic functions like AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT, and COUNTA

- Harnessing the power of IF, CONCATENATE, VLOOKUP and more

- Utilising date and time functions like NOW, TODAY, DAY, MONTH, YEAR, HOUR, MINUTE, SECOND, and beyond

- Unleashing the potential of FILTER, IMPORTRANGE, GOOGLETRANSLATE, HYPERLINK

- Exploring advanced functions like OFFSET, COUNTUNIQUE, COUNTIF, and SUMIFS

- Mastering the dynamic INDEX and MATCH duo, and diving deep into the transformative QUERY function
With "Google Sheets Functions: A step-by-step Guide" you'll become confident in using functions in Sheets, ready to tackle any data challenge that comes your way. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource – get your copy now and unlock the full potential of Google Sheets!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 14, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 146 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1519087977
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1519087973
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.33 x 11 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Google Workspace apps
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