Mastering Google Sheets: Formulas and Functions for Beginners

Ready to become a Google Sheets pro? In this Google Sheets tutorial for beginners, we'll cover essential formulas and functions that will make your data calculations a breeze. Learn the difference between relative and absolute cell references, and how to use functions like VLOOKUP() and AVERAGEIF() to streamline your work. Master Google Sheets and impress your colleagues with your spreadsheet skills!

Here are the functions covered:
SUM: Adds all the numbers in a range of cells. This function is fundamental for basic arithmetic operations, allowing you to quickly calculate totals.

AVERAGE: Returns the average of the arguments. It's used to find the mean value of a series of numbers, simplifying the analysis of datasets.

COUNT: Counts the number of cells that contain numbers within a range. This function is useful for quantifying entries that have numeric values.

COUNTA: Counts the number of non-empty cells in a range of cells. It's helpful for determining the volume of data entries, including those with text or numbers.

MIN: Returns the smallest numeric value in a range of cells. This function is essential for identifying the lowest value in a dataset, useful in various analysis scenarios.

MAX: Returns the largest numeric value in a range of cells. Similar to MIN, but for finding the highest value, aiding in data comparison tasks.

VLOOKUP: Searches down the first column of a range for a key and returns the value of a specified cell in the row found. This function is crucial for looking up and retrieving information from a specific data structure.

IF: Returns one value if a condition is true and another value if it's false. It provides a way to make logical decisions within your sheets, allowing for dynamic content based on conditional statements.

0:00 Introduction
0:52 Google Sheets Basics Review
4:07 SUM function in Google Sheets
4:42 Custom Forumulas
5:15 Relative versus Absolute Cells
7:46 Essential Functions in Google Sheets
8:36 AVERAGE Function
9:17 COUNT and COUNTA functions
9:50 MIN and MAX Functions
10:33 Creating a Dashboard with VLOOKUP
13:18 IF function in Google Sheets
15:48 Complex Formulas and Functions
17:39 AVERAGEIF Function

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