Google Sheets has evolved beyond basic spreadsheets. With the introduction of dynamic array formulas, users can now manipulate and analyze data more efficiently. These formulas automatically expand results across multiple cells, streamlining data workflows and reducing the need for repetitive tasks.<\/p>\n
In this blog, we’ll explore five powerful dynamic array formulas you can start using today\u2014along with real-life use cases for each.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]
What it does:<\/strong> Creates a list of numbers in a range of rows and columns.<\/p>\n Use cases:<\/strong> Generating a calendar, auto-numbering tasks, or creating custom date ranges.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”spreadsheet-function” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] =SEQUENCE(7,1,1,1)<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] This formula generates numbers 1 to 7 vertically. You can also customize rows, columns, start numbers, and step values.<\/p>\n Check the formula in the spreadsheet<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n Pro tip: Combine SEQUENCE with TEXT to generate date ranges:<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”spreadsheet-function” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] =ARRAYFORMULA(TEXT(SEQUENCE(7, 1, TODAY(), 1), “dddd”))<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Check the formula in the spreadsheet<\/i><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] What it does:<\/strong> Splits text based on a defined delimiter.<\/p>\n Use case:<\/strong> Splitting full names, parsing CSV data, or extracting data from combined fields.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”spreadsheet-function” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] =SPLIT(“John Doe”, ” “)<\/p>\n =SPLIT(A5, ” “)<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] This returns “John” and “Doe” in separate columns. You can split by commas, semicolons, slashes, etc.<\/p>\n Bonus: Use SPLIT with ARRAYFORMULA to apply it across a column.<\/p>\n Check the formula in the spreadsheet<\/i><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] What it does:<\/strong> Converts a 2D array (rows and columns) into a single vertical list.<\/p>\n Use case:<\/strong> Normalizing data across multiple rows\/columns into one list for analysis or filtering.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”spreadsheet-function” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] =FLATTEN(A5:C7)<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Useful when you need to analyze or count values that are scattered across a grid.<\/p>\n Check the formula in the spreadsheet<\/i><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] What it does: Applies a custom LAMBDA function to each row.<\/p>\n Use case: Calculating row totals, applying conditional logic, or creating row-based summaries.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”spreadsheet-function” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] =BYROW(A5:D7, LAMBDA(row, SUM(row)))<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] This will return a column with the sum of each row.<\/p>\n Advanced: Use IF inside the LAMBDA to include conditions per row.<\/p>\n2. SPLIT: Break Strings into Columns or Rows<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. FLATTEN: Collapse a Range into a Single Column<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. BYROW: Apply a Custom Function to Each Row<\/strong><\/h2>\n