Excel Notes by Born4Excel

What does DSUM do? The DSUM function is used to calculate the sum of values in a database (table) based on given criteria. It works only when data is arranged in a proper table with headings. Syntex :-  =DSUM(database, field, criteria) Arguments Database – Select the complete table including headers Field – Column name or column number to sum Criteria – Range containing conditions Example  Data Table :- Formula Example :-  Database › whole table Field › Qty Criteria range › Product                                 Laptop  Use of Dsum » →Sales reports →Brand-wise totals →Category-wise analysis →Simple database-style calculations Note :- DSUM works only when: Table has proper headers Criteria range also includes headers Watch on YouTube ⟩ DSUM Function  

What does DGET do ? The DGET function is used to find a single value from a database (table) that matches the given condition (criteria). It returns a result only when one unique record satisfies the criteria. Syntax =DGET(database, field, criteria) Argument Explanation :- Database -  Select the complete table including column headings. Field- Select the column number or column heading from which the value is required. Criteria- Select the range that contains column heading with condition. Example Table :- Formula Example:-  Database › whole table Field › Sales Criteria Range › First Name                                 Neha Important Note - • The criteria must return only one matching record. • If no record or multiple records match, Excel returns an error. Watch on YouTube > DGET function