The `TOROW` function in Excel is a relatively new function that is used to transform a range or array into a single row. Here’s how you can use the `TOROW` function effectively:
Syntax
TOROW(array, [ignore], [by_col])
Parameters
- array (required): This is the range or array that you want to transform into a row.
- ignore (optional): This parameter specifies which values to ignore when creating the row. You can set it to:
- `0` or omit it: Include all values.
- `1`: Ignore blanks.
- `2`: Ignore errors.
- `3`: Ignore both blanks and errors.
- by_col (optional): This determines the order in which the array will be flattened:
- `FALSE` or omit it: Read the array by row.
- `TRUE`: Read the array by column.
Example
Suppose you have data in the range `A1:B3`, and you want to transform this into a single row while ignoring any blank cells.
A B
C
D E
=TOROW(A1:B3, 1)
- Data in `A1:B3`:
- Formula to transform into a row (ignore blanks):
This would result in:
A, B, C, D, E
Step-by-Step
- Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
- Enter the formula using the syntax above.
- Press Enter, and the selected range will be displayed in a single row.
Use Cases
- Data Reorganization: Helpful in reshaping data for analysis.
- Data Cleaning: Quickly strip out blanks and errors.
- Concatenation: Gather all values from a range into one row for string operations or further analysis.
Using the `TOROW` function simplifies the process of reshaping data, improving data handling capabilities in Excel.
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