{"id":6804,"date":"2023-06-24T02:07:31","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T02:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/?p=6804"},"modified":"2024-04-24T16:39:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T16:39:53","slug":"how-to-use-column-and-columns-functions-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/how-to-use-column-and-columns-functions-in-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use COLUMN and COLUMNS functions in Excel?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>COLUMN and COLUMNS functions in Excel are indispensable tools for data analysis and manipulation. These functions provide users with valuable insights into the structure and organization of their spreadsheets, enabling efficient navigation and referencing. By mastering COLUMN and COLUMNS functions in Excel, users can streamline their workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and unlock the full potential of their data. Whether it&#8217;s identifying the column number of a specific cell or calculating the total number of columns in a range, these functions offer unparalleled flexibility and versatility. Empower yourself with the capabilities of COLUMN and COLUMNS functions in Excel, and elevate your productivity to new heights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This Content Covers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-column-function-in-excel?\"><strong> What is the COLUMN Function in Excel?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#syntax,-purpose,-and-arguments-of-column-function\"><strong> Syntax, Purpose, and Arguments of COLUMN Function<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#different-uses-of-column-function.\"><strong> Different uses of COLUMN Function.<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Getting Column Number from a Reference.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>COLUMN Function with MOD Function to Generate a Fixed Value.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>COLUMN Function to Get the Sum of Every Nth Column.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-columns-function-in-excel?\"><strong> What is the COLUMNS Function in Excel?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#syntax,-purpose,-and-arguments-of-columns-function\"><strong> Syntax, Purpose, and Arguments of COLUMNS Function<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#different-uses-of-columns-function.\"><strong> Different uses of COLUMNS Function.<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Getting Total Number of Columns and Cells<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting First and Last Cell Address<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Combined Formula of COLUMNS Function and VLOOKUP Function.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong id=\"what-is-the-column-function-in-excel?\">1. What is the COLUMN Function in Excel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The COLUMN function in Microsoft Excel is a look-up or reference function that is used for looking up and providing the column number of a given cell reference.<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"syntax,-purpose,-and-arguments-of-column-function\">2. Syntax, Purpose, and Arguments of COLUMN Function<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Syntax: <\/strong>=COLUMN([reference])<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>The purpose of this function is to get the column number of a reference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arguments: [<\/strong>reference]- a reference to a cell or range of cells.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reference can refer to either a specific cell address or a group of cells.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple addresses can\u2019t be used as reference for this function.<\/li>\n<li>If the reference is not provided, it defaults to the cell that has the column function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong id=\"different-uses-of-column-function.\">3. Different uses of COLUMN Function.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>3.1 Getting Column Number from a Reference.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We will use the below given data to see how we can get column number from a reference using the<strong> COLUMN<\/strong> function in Excel.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6805 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-1.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"516\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-1.png 516w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-1-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Select B2 and insert the COLUMN formula in it and press Enter key. The result is 4 because the input we gave inside the formula is D5 and column D is situated at the 4<sup>th<\/sup> position.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-2.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"521\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-2.png 521w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-2-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>If we don\u2019t provide a reference inside the COLUMN function then it will return the column number of the cell in which the formula is typed into. We inserted the formula in B3 without any reference, so it returned 2 as column B is at the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> position.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-3.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"576\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-3.png 576w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-3-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>If we provide a range instead of a cell address then the COLUMN function will return the column numbers for the whole range. Now if you want to get only the column number of the first cell from a given range then follow the next step.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6809 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-4.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"587\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-4.png 587w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-4-300x110.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Simply just put an <strong>\u201c@\u201d<\/strong> after the equal sign.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6810 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-5.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"578\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-5.png 578w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-5-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3.2 COLUMN Function with MOD Function to Generate a Fixed Value.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Suppose we have a business, and we have to pay the expenses of this business every 4<sup>th<\/sup> month. We can use the<strong> MOD<\/strong> function with the <strong>COLUMN<\/strong> function to set a fixed value for every 4<sup>th<\/sup> month.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6811 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-6.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"638\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-6.png 638w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-6-300x89.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Select cell B10 and insert the following formula inside that cell. Press Enter key.<\/p>\n<p><strong>=IF(MOD(COLUMN(B10)-1,4)=0,$B$5,0)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6812 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-7.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"637\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-7.png 637w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-7-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Drag the fill-handle of B10 towards its right to M10 and get the complete result.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6813 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-8.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"639\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-8.png 639w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-8-300x96.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/how-to-use-excel-indirect-function-and-excel-offset-function\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">How to use Excel INDIRECT Function and Excel OFFSET Function?<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3.3 COLUMN Function to Get the Sum of Every N<sup>th<\/sup> Column.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the data table below we have some random digits and numbers. In column H we have the column numbers and column I will display the result. Now we will\u00a0utilize\u00a0a formula using the <strong>SUMPRODUCT<\/strong>, <strong>MOD<\/strong>, and <strong>COLUMN<\/strong>\u00a0functions to sum up <strong>N<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0columns.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6814 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-9.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"638\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-9.png 638w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-9-300x106.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Select cell I3 and insert the following formula in this cell. Press Enter key.<\/p>\n<p><strong>=SUMPRODUCT(&#8211;(MOD(COLUMN(B3:F3)-COLUMN(B3)+1,H3)=0),B3:F3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6815 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-10.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"639\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-10.png 639w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-10-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Drag the fill-handle of I3 down to I7 to apply the formula in those cells too. Now look at the results, what this formula did was, it took numbers from the N<sup>th <\/sup>numbered columns and added them together. In cell H3 the N<sup>th <\/sup>column was 2 or the second column. So, inside the table for range <strong>\u201cB3:F3<\/strong>\u201d the second columns are column C and E. Therefore, the formula in I3 added the numbers of C3 and E3 which resulted in 65. For cell I4 the range was B4:F4 and the N<sup>th <\/sup>number was 3 inside the formula. Now there is only one 3<sup>rd<\/sup> positioned column which is D because there are only five columns in total in this table. So, the formula returned the number of D4 which is 92. The other cells of column I which had this combined formula inserted in them worked the same way.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6816 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-11.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"639\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-11.png 639w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-11-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"what-is-the-columns-function-in-excel?\">4. What is the COLUMNS Function in Excel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The COLUMNS function in Microsoft Excel is a built-in function which is used to calculate the total number of columns in the given array or collection of references.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/how-to-use-xlookup-in-excel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">How to use XLOOKUP in Excel?<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"syntax,-purpose,-and-arguments-of-columns-function\">5. Syntax, Purpose, and Arguments of COLUMNS Function<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Syntax: <\/strong>=COLUMNS(array)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>The purpose of this function is to get the number of columns in an array or reference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arguments: <\/strong>[array]- A reference to a range of cells.<\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"different-uses-of-columns-function.\">6. Different uses of COLUMNS Function.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>6.1 Getting Total Number of Columns and Cells<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Click on cell F3 and enter the following formula.<\/p>\n<p><strong>=COLUMNS(B3:D3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6817 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-12.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"638\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-12.png 638w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-12-300x114.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Press Enter key to get the total number of columns.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6818 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-13.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"641\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-13.png 641w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-13-300x116.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Insert the below given formula in Cell F7 to get the total number of cells from this range and press Enter key.<\/p>\n<p><strong>=COLUMNS(B3:D3)*ROWS(B3:D7)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6819 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-14.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"639\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-14.png 639w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-14-300x116.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6.2 Getting First and Last Cell Address<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Insert the below given formula in Cell F3 to get the first cell address from this range and press Enter key.<\/p>\n<p><strong>=ADDRESS(@ROW(B3:D7),@COLUMN(B3:D7))<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6820 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-15.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"638\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-15.png 638w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-15-300x116.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on cell F7 and enter the following formula then press Enter to get the last cell address from this range.<\/p>\n<p><strong>=ADDRESS(@ROW(B3:D7)+ROWS(B3:D7)-1,@COLUMN(B3:D7)+COLUMNS(B3:D7)-1)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6821 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-16.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"638\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-16.png 638w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-16-300x116.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6.3 Combined Formula of COLUMNS Function and VLOOKUP Function.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Suppose we want to know the shop address of the worker named <strong>\u201cMariam\u201d<\/strong> and also, we want to know the amount she sold. We can combine <strong>COLUMNS <\/strong>function and <strong>VLOOKUP<\/strong> function to create a combined formula to get these data.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6822 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-17.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"638\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-17.png 638w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-17-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Insert the following formula in F3 and press Enter key to get result.<\/p>\n<p><strong>=VLOOKUP(&#8220;Mariam&#8221;,$B$3:$C$7,COLUMNS($B$3:$C$7),0)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6823 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-18.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"639\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-18.png 639w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-18-300x116.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Similarly use this formula in F7 to get the amount Mariam sold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>=VLOOKUP(&#8220;Mariam&#8221;,$B$3:$D$7,COLUMNS($B$3:$D$7),0)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6824 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-19.png\" alt=\"COLUMN and COLUMNS functions\" width=\"638\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-19.png 638w, https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/resource\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/COLUMN-and-COLUMNS-function-19-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"x3jgonx\">Application of COLUMN and COLUMNS functions in Excel<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Column Identification<\/strong>: Use the COLUMN function to quickly determine the column number of a specified cell, aiding in precise referencing and formula creation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic Formulas<\/strong>: Incorporate the COLUMN function within formulas to create dynamic calculations based on the position of data within a spreadsheet, enhancing flexibility and efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conditional Formatting<\/strong>: Utilize the COLUMN function in conditional formatting rules to apply formatting styles based on the column number, allowing for targeted visual enhancements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Analysis<\/strong>: Employ the COLUMNS function to count the number of columns in a given range, facilitating comprehensive data analysis and manipulation tasks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Array Formulas<\/strong>: Combine the COLUMNS function with array formulas to perform complex calculations across multiple columns, enabling advanced data processing capabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Validation<\/strong>: Leverage the COLUMN function within data validation rules to restrict input based on specific column numbers, ensuring data integrity and accuracy in Excel spreadsheets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For ready-to-use Dashboard Templates:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/dashboard-templates#Finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/dashboard-templates#Sales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sales Dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizinfograph.com\/dashboard-templates#Human-Resource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR Dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.executiveknowledge.org\/dashboard-templates\/35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Visualization Charts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COLUMN and COLUMNS functions in Excel are indispensable tools for data analysis and manipulation. These functions provide users with valuable insights into the structure and organization of their spreadsheets, enabling efficient navigation and referencing. 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