Microsoft is making some improvements to how formulas work in Excel, with a new feature called Dynamic Arrays that allows formulas to output values to more than one cell at a time.

Imagine you’re tasked with analyzing two datasets—one containing a list of products and another with customer segments. How do you uncover every possible pairing to identify untapped opportunities?

But what if there was a way to make your Excel formulas not just smarter, but dynamic? Dynamic arrays in Excel have transformed data management, making formulas more efficient and adaptable.

Microsoft has been adding new features to Excel lately, and the latest one could change the way people work with formulas.

Q. How do I use the FILTER function in Excel, and how is this an improvement over the filter feature? A. The FILTER function was introduced five years ago as part of the Excel Dynamic Arrays rollout.

The Problem: Dynamic Array Formulas Don't Work in Excel Tables A dynamic array formula is a formula whose result spills over from one cell to other cells. What's more, if the result of the formula ...

However, if an Excel formula returns a set of values, the result will spill over to neighboring cells. Spilling and dynamic array formulas are not supported in Excel 2019 or earlier.

Q. Is it possible to sort a column in Excel using formulas rather than the Data tab’s Sort tool, so the sort process is performed automatically as I update my data? A. Excel has announced a new ...

While this formula type generates a dynamic array, it is incompatible with Excel tables. You can simply reference the value within the same row and copy the formula downwards.

Use the RANDARRAY() dynamic array function to return random names or other text in Microsoft Excel.