Excel 2010: Second smallest value with no error values

Icon_Excel10_33x32A really interesting new feature in Excel 2010 is the AGREGAT () function, With which, among other things, the second smallest or second largest value can be found from a matrix or column. Compared to the old function SMALLEST () or LARGE () is new that with AGGREGAT () certain error or empty values ​​such as # DIV / 0! let ignore.

 

You now have one Column, which was generated by a formula entry, and Cells with the mistake # DIV / 0! below, it can be processed as follows:

1. SMALLEST ()

Until now, the function of such a column was known SMALLEST (Matrix; [k]) just the following Result:

 

 

2. AGGREGATE ()

 

With the new function AGGREGATE () in Excel 2010 you now have the option to search through a matrix Error- or Blank values zu to ignore.

AGGREGAT (function; options; array; [k])

Already at Enter the function opens automatically Input assistant. With the Value 15, let's start with the function SMALLEST link with AGGREGAT ().

As you can see here known Features with AGGREGAT () to link.

2_AGGREGATE_15

Next up are those Options on, which make the function so convenient. Again stands a Input assistant is available for storage, management and analysis.

 3_AGGREGATE_6

With input of Worth 6, can be found when browsing the matrix Error values such as. # DIV / 0! to ignore.

 

An third and fourth Position of the functions are then still as usual the Matrix and the k value entered. For the second smallest Worth here is one k from 2 To be awarded.

4_Comparison_old_new

The Difference of both Features can be clearly seen here. While at the old feature or than nested Functions for a correct output are necessary, gives the new feature rinse the material moisture meter shows you the desired Value .

Have fun trying it out!

 

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