Course Details

Dynamic array formulas represent one of the most significant changes to Excel in recent years. They allow a single formula to return multiple results, automatically expanding into neighbouring cells and dramatically simplifying many common calculations, reports, and models.


In this course, you will learn how and when to use dynamic array formulas. The session focuses on practical, real-world use cases that show how dynamic arrays can move you beyond traditional, cell-by-cell formulas in Excel.

 

In this session Alan Murray covers the following topics:

  • Understanding what dynamic array formulas are and how they differ from traditional Excel formulas.
  • Writing your first dynamic array formulas and understanding how results “spill” across cells.
  • Working with spill ranges, including referencing them correctly and handling common errors when things go wrong.
  • Using key dynamic array functions effectively, with guidance on best practice and when dynamic arrays are not the right solution.
  • Building tables, reports, and simple models using a single dynamic array formula, and integrating them with charts and data validation.

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Alan Murray

Alan Murray is an experienced Excel trainer and Microsoft MVP. With over 23 years of experience as an Excel trainer, he helps users build confidence and expertise in Excel and Power BI - empowering them to solve problems, automate tasks, and work more efficiently.

Alan is the author of the ‘Advanced Excel Formulas’ and ‘Advanced Excel Success’ books and has a YouTube channel – named Computergaga – with 118,000+ subscribers and over 50 million views.

He organises the London Excel Meetup group to provide a community event for professionals to network, share, and develop their Excel skills.

Alan loves showing people what’s possible with the tools they already have. His training approach is relaxed, practical, and always focused on the needs of the people in the room. Everyone should feel confident using Excel and empowered to ask any question - no matter how simple or advanced.