Excel - Mastering Excel with LAMBDA Functions: Revolutionize Your Spreadsheets - Episode 2381

Microsoft Excel Tutorial: Mastering Excel with LAMBDA Functions: Revolutionize Your Spreadsheets. Welcome to the MrExcel netcast, where we bring you the latest and greatest tips and tricks for mastering Excel. In this episode, we're diving into the world of LAMBDA functions, which have just made their debut in Excel. These functions are set to change the game and revolutionize the way we use Excel. But first, let's answer the question on everyone's mind: what exactly is a LAMBDA? No, it has nothing to do with the fraternity from Revenge of the Nerds. It's actually named after Lambda calculus, a mathematical concept invented by Alonzo Church. In simpler terms, LAMBDA functions allow you to create VBA User-Defined Functions and use them in the Name Manager, making them accessible even in Excel Online. One of the most exciting features of LAMBDA functions is the ability to use recursion within a formula. This means you can create a formula that calls itself, allowing for complex calculations and eliminating the need for multiple formulas scattered throughout your spreadsheet. And the best part? You don't need to learn TypeScript or any other programming language to use LAMBDA functions. In this episode, we'll walk you through some practical examples of how LAMBDA functions can be used. From calculating the number of pizza boxes needed for a staff meeting to finding the distance between two cities, these functions are incredibly versatile and can be used in any worksheet within your workbook. And with the ability to store them in the Name Manager, you'll have a reusable library of user-defined functions at your fingertips. But don't just take our word for it. Excel MVPs have been raving about LAMBDA functions since their release, and we've included some links in the video description for you to check out. And if you're feeling adventurous, why not switch to the beta channel of Office Insiders and give these functions a try for yourself? We hope you found this episode informative and helpful. If you did, please don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Ring the Bell for more Excel tips and tricks. And as always, feel free to leave any questions or comments down below. Thank you for tuning in, and we'll see you next time for another netcast from MrExcel. Buy Bill Jelen's latest Excel book: https://www.mrexcel.com/products/latest/ You can help my channel by clicking Like or commenting below: https://www.mrexcel.com/like-mrexcel-on-youtube/ Table of Contents (0:00) Introduction to Lambdas and Revenge of the Nerds (0:26) Alonzo Church and Alan Turing (1:52) First LAMBDA: Case Quantity (3:10) Hypotenuse of a Triangle using HYP (3:49) Area of a Pizza (4:55) Using Data Types - Distance Between Two Cities (5:52) Recursion example from Brian Jones (6:20) Clicking Like really helps the algorithm #excel #microsoft #microsoftexcel #exceltutorial #exceltips #exceltricks #excelmvp #freeclass #freecourse #freeclasses #excelclasses #microsoftmvp #walkthrough #evergreen #spreadsheetskills #analytics #analysis #dataanalysis #dataanalytics #mrexcel #spreadsheets #spreadsheet #excelhelp #accounting #tutorial This video answers these common search terms: Excel LAMBDA function Excel Online Hypotenuse calculation Lambda calculus MrExcel netcast episode 2381 MROUNDUP function Name Manager Office Insiders beta channel Pythagorean Theorem Recursion in formulas TypeScript VBA User-Defined Functions Join the MrExcel Message Board discussion about this video at https://www.mrexcel.com/board/threads/1155191/ New! Post your LAMBDA functions to https://www.mrexcel.com/board/forums/excel-lambda-functions.40/ Ground-breaking news in Excel. The partner to the LET function was just released. Check out the new LAMBDA function in Excel. This makes the Excel formula language Turing Complete. Store formula logic in a name and pass parameters to that logic. Link to the Brian Jones article: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/excel-blog/announcing-lambda-turn-excel-formulas-into-custom-functions/ba-p/1925546