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The VSTACK function lets you combine cell ranges or arrays, it joins data to the first blank cell at the bottom of a cell range or array. Show
Formula in cell E3: =VSTACK(B2:D4, F2:H:4) The VSTACK function is available to Excel 365 users and is in the "Array manipulation" category. Table of Contents1. VSTACK Function SyntaxVSTACK(array1,[array2],...) 2. VSTACK Function Argumentsarray1Required. The first cell range or array.[array2]Optional. The second cell range or array to merge.3. VSTACK Function exampleThe image above demonstrates how the VSTACK function merges the ranges B2:D4 (blue) and F2:H4 (red). It appends the second cell range (red) to the bottom of the first cell range (blue). Formula in cell E4: =VSTACK(B2:D4, F2:H:4) Note, if any of the values in the source ranges change the same values in the result from the VSTACK function change as well. 3.1 Explaining formulaStep 1 - VSTACK functionVSTACK(array1,[array2],...) Step 2 - Populate argumentsarray1 - B2:D4 Step 3 - Evaluate functionVSTACK(B2:D4, F2:H:4) becomes VSTACK({89, 68, 19;27, 84, 92;26, 98, 62}, {37, 89, 99;63, 8, 1;100, 31, 70}) and returns {89, 68, 19; 4. VSTACK Function errorsThe image above demonstrates what happens when you try to append two cell ranges containing a different number of columns. The first cell range (blue) has three columns and the second cell range (red) has 2 columns. The result is an array containing #N/A errors in locations where no value exists. Formula in cell E4: =VSTACK(B2:D4, F2:G:4) The IFNA function lets you remove #N/A errors. Formula in cell E4: =IFNA(VSTACK(B2:D4, F2:G:4), "") 4.1 Explaining formulaStep 1 - Stack cell ranges verticallyVSTACK(B2:D4, F2:G:4) becomes VSTACK( and returns {89, 68, 19; Step 2 - Remove #N/A errorsIFNA(VSTACK(B2:D4, F2:G:4), "") becomes IFNA({89, 68, 19; and returns {89, 68, 19; 5. VSTACK Function alternativeThere is unfortunately no way to merge cell ranges in earlier Excel versions unless you are willing to manually merge the ranges or use a User Defined Function. The image above shows how to manually merge two cell ranges, this technique works in all Excel versions as far as I know, however, you are required to enter the array as an array formula in order to show all values. Here are the steps:
The formula has now a leading and ending curly bracket, they appear automatically. Don't enter these characters yourself. This article describes how to merge cell ranges using a User Defined Function: Combine cell ranges ignore blank cells (User Defined Function) 6. Extract unique distinct rows from multiple cell rangesFormula in cell B9: =UNIQUE(VSTACK(B3:D5, F3:H5), FALSE, FALSE) Explaining formulaStep 1 - Join cell rangesVSTACK(array1,[array2],...) VSTACK(B3:D5, F3:H5) becomes VSTACK({89, "Charles", 19; and returns {89, "Charles", 19; Step 2 - Extract unique distinct rowsThe UNIQUE function is a new Excel 365 function that returns unique and unique distinct values/rows. UNIQUE(array,[by_col],[exactly_once]) UNIQUE(VSTACK(B3:D5, F3:H5), FALSE, FALSE) becomes UNIQUE({89, "Charles", 19; and returns {89, "Charles", 19; The bolded rows are duplicates, only one instance of those rows in the result. 7. VSTACK Function - 3D rangeThe image above demonstrates how to use 3D ranges in the VSTACK function. You must have data in the same location on each worksheet for this to work. Dynamic array formula in cell B3: =FILTER(VSTACK('1:3'!A2:C10),VSTACK('1:3'!A2:A10)<>"") 7.1 How to enter the 3D rangeThis is entered as a regular formula, however, the 3D range needs to be explained in greater detail. To create this reference: '1:3'!A2:C10 follow these steps:
7.2 Explaining formulaStep 1 - Merge data from three diffrent worksheets verticallyVSTACK('1:3'!A2:C10) becomes VSTACK('1'!A2:C10,'2'!A2:C10,'3'!A2:C10) becomes VSTACK({89,"Charles",19; and returns {89,"Charles",19; Step 2 - Remove empty rowsThe FILTER function filters values based on a condition or criteria. FILTER(array, include, [if_empty]) FILTER(VSTACK('1:3'!A2:C10),VSTACK('1:3'!A2:A10)<>"") returns {89,"Charles",19; Excel '365' functionsEXPAND function Increases a cell range or array by a specified number of columns and rows. FILTER function Extracts values/rows based on a condition or criteria. LAMBDA function Build custom functions without VBA, macros or javascript. SEQUENCE function Creates a list of sequential numbers. SORT function Sorts values from a cell range or array SORTBY function Sorts a cell range or array based on values in a corresponding range or array. STOCKHISTORY function Downloads stock prices based on a stock quote TAKE function Returns a given number of rows or columns from a 2D cell range or array. TOCOL function Rearranges values in 2D cell ranges to a single column. TOROW function Rearranges values from a 2D cell range to a single row. UNIQUE function Returns a unique or unique distinct list. VSTACK function Combines cell ranges or arrays. Joins data to the first blank cell at the bottom of a cell range or array (vertical stacking) WRAPCOLS function Rearranges values from a single row to a 2D cell range based on a given number of values per column. WRAPROWS function Rearranges values from a single row to a 2D cell range based on a given number of values per column. XLOOKUP function Search one column for a given value, and return a corresponding value in another column from the same row. XMATCH function Searches for an item in an array or cell range and returns the relative position. Excel Function Reference Provides detailed information including syntax, arguments, return values, and examples for many of the functions used in Excel formulas. 'VSTACK' function examplesThe following 4 articles contain the VSTACK function. Find the most recent date that meets a particular condition Merge three columns into one list Merge two columns Merge two columns with possible blank cells Functions in this articleVSTACKIFNAUNIQUEFALSEFILTER Functions in 'Array manipulation' categoryThe VSTACK function function is one of many functions in the 'Array manipulation' category. CHOOSECOLS function Returns given columns from a cell range or array. CHOOSEROWS function Returns given rows from a cell range or array. DROP function Removes a given number of rows or columns from a 2D cell range or array. EXPAND function Increases a cell range or array by a specified number of columns and rows. HSTACK function Combines cell ranges or arrays. Joins data to the first blank cell to the right of a cell range or array (horizontal stacking) TAKE function Returns a given number of rows or columns from a 2D cell range or array. TOCOL function Rearranges values in 2D cell ranges to a single column. TOROW function Rearranges values from a 2D cell range to a single row. VSTACK function Combines cell ranges or arrays. Joins data to the first blank cell at the bottom of a cell range or array (vertical stacking) WRAPCOLS function Rearranges values from a single row to a 2D cell range based on a given number of values per column. WRAPROWS function Rearranges values from a single row to a 2D cell range based on a given number of values per column. Excel function categoriesArray manipulation Excel functions that let you resize, combine, and shape arrays. Compatibility Functions for backward compatibility with earlier Excel versions. Compatibility functions are replaced with newer functions with improved accuracy. Use the new functions if compatibility isn't required. Database Perform basic operations to a database-like structure. Date and Time Functions that let you perform calculations to Excel date and time values. Engineering Let's you manipulate binary numbers, convert values between different numeral systems, and calculate imaginary numbers. Financial Calculate present value, interest, accumulated interest, principal, accumulated principal, depreciation, payment, price, growth, yield for securities, and other financial calculations. Information Functions that let you get information from a cell, formatting, formula, worksheet, workbook, filepath, and other entitites. Logical Functions that let you return and manipulate logical values, and also control formula calculations based on logical expressions. Lookup and reference These functions let you sort, lookup, get external data like stock quotes, filter values based a condition or criteria, and get the relative position of a given value in a specific cell range. They also let you calculate row, column, and other properties of cell references. Math and trigonometry You will find functions in this category that calculates random values, round numerical values, create sequential numbers, trigonometry, and more. Statistical Calculate distributions, binomial distributions, exponential distribution, probabilities, variance, covariance, confidence interval, frequency, geometric mean, standard deviation, average, median, and other statistical metrics. Text Functions that let you manipulate text values, substitute strings, find string in value, extract a substring in a string, convert characters to ANSI code among other functions. Web Get data from the internet, extract data from an XML string and more. Excel categoriesHome page Latest updated articles. Excel Functions More than 300 Excel functions with detailed information including syntax, arguments, return values, and examples for most of the functions used in Excel formulas. Excel Formulas More than 1300 formulas organized in subcategories. Excel Tables Excel Tables simplifies your work with data, adding or removing data, filtering, totals, sorting, enhance readability using cell formatting, cell references, formulas, and more. Advanced Filter Allows you to filter data based on selected value , a given text, or other criteria. It also lets you filter existing data or move filtered values to a new location. Data Validation Lets you control what a user can type into a cell. It allows you to specifiy conditions and show a custom message if entered data is not valid. Drop Down List Lets the user work more efficiently by showing a list that the user can select a value from. This lets you control what is shown in the list and is faster than typing into a cell. Named Ranges Lets you name one or more cells, this makes it easier to find cells using the Name box, read and understand formulas containing names instead of cell references. Excel Solver The Excel Solver is a free add-in that uses objective cells, constraints based on formulas on a worksheet to perform what-if analysis and other decision problems like permutations and combinations. Charts An Excel feature that lets you visualize data in a graph. Conditonal Formatting Format cells or cell values based a condition or criteria, there a multiple built-in Conditional Formatting tools you can use or use a custom-made conditional formatting formula. Pivot Tables Lets you quickly summarize vast amounts of data in a very user-friendly way. This powerful Excel feature lets you then analyze, organize and categorize important data efficiently. VBA VBA stands for Visual Basic for Applications and is a computer programming language developed by Microsoft, it allows you to automate time-consuming tasks and create custom functions. Macros A program or subroutine built in VBA that anyone can create. Use the macro-recorder to quickly create your own VBA macros. How do I get Vstack formula in Excel?For example, to combine two ranges vertically, the formula is:. =VSTACK(B5:D9, B14:D18). =HSTACK(C4:F6, I4:L6). For better visualization, we are combining ranges including their headers. ... . As a result, you'll get two ranges stacked vertically below each other.. =VSTACK(Table1, Table2). What is the Hstack function in Excel?HSTACK returns the array formed by appending each of the array arguments in a column-wise fashion. The resulting array will be the following dimensions: Rows The maximum of the row count from each of the array arguments. Columns The combined count of all the columns from each of the array arguments.
What version of Excel do I have?Excel 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 (Microsoft 365)
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