Regular Excel Formula

In order to apply the regular excel formula, we require a dataset. For example, if we have 10 different numbers and we are asked to find out the top 3 smallest numbers.

 

If we will use the regular excel formula, =SMALL(A2:A11, 3) we will get only the 3rd smallest value. Note that, we will not get all 3 smallest values instead we will get only the 3rd smallest value from our data source.

 

Difference Between Array Formula and Regular Excel Formula

An array formula performs multiple calculations and processes multiple values at once, the array formula performs operations depending on the condition we have used with the array formula. Whereas the Regular excel formula performs operations on an individual value. Before understanding the difference between the two, let’s first understand the definitions of each formula in detail.

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Regular Excel Formula

In order to apply the regular excel formula, we require a dataset. For example, if we have 10 different numbers and we are asked to find out the top 3 smallest numbers....

Array Formula

Using the array formula, we can easily find the top 3 smallest values from our data source in a single step. For this Select 3 Cells > Add Following Array Formula =SMALL(A2:A11,{1;2;3}) > Ctrl + Shift + Enter. As we click Ctrl + Shift + Enter, Excel will convert our formula into an array formula. And, find the top 3 smallest values from our data source....

Difference between Regular Formula & Array Formula

Regular Formula Array Formula Regular formula processes individual elements in a single operation. The array formula processes multiple elements in a single operation. To execute the regular formula we use Enter key. To execute the array formula, we need to use the Ctrl + Shift + Enter key. It could be useful for performing operations on a smaller dataset. An array formula is very useful in processing larger datasets. With larger datasets, the regular formula took a very long time to get the desired result. It took less time to process a larger dataset....

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