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=UNIQUE() Interactive Masterclass & Practice Simulator

Returns a list of unique values in a list or range.

Official Syntax:=UNIQUE(array, [by_col], [exactly_once])

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UNIQUE(array, [by_col], [exactly_once])

array: The range or array from which to return unique values.

🎯 Active Cell: Enter any formula or value into cell E2! Try =UNIQUE(B2:B6)
Sheet: Sheet 1 (Practice Table)
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Cell: E2

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Exercise 1: Practice =UNIQUE() in Live Simulator

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🎯 Target Goal:

Extract Distinct List of City Locations (No Duplicates)

Syntax Parameters Breakdown

arrayRequired

The range or array from which to return unique values.

[by_col]Optional

FALSE = compare rows (default); TRUE = compare columns.

[exactly_once]Optional

TRUE = return items that occur only once; FALSE = return distinct items.

Top Pitfalls to Avoid:

  • Forgetting to close the parenthesis ) at the end of the formula.
  • Mismatching cell range sizes in lookup vectors or criteria arrays.

Corporate Pro Tips:

  • Combine with =SORT(UNIQUE(B2:B6)) for an alphabetized distinct list in one formula!