In this Excel Training video, we’ll give you the cheat code for creating dynamic sequences of numbers and letters within your spreadsheets. Whether you’re organizing data, setting up tables, or simply enhancing the structure of your Excel documents, knowing how to generate these sequences is an essential skill.
Sequences of numbers and letters are not only aesthetically pleasing but also serve a practical purpose in data management. They can assist in labeling rows and columns, and simplifying data interpretation and navigation. So join us as we elevate the presentation and functionality of your Excel documents.
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Number sequence down a column:
=SEQUENCE(ROWS(A:A))Number sequence across a row (ascending):
=SUM(A1 + 1)Number sequence across a row (descending):
=OFFSET(A1,0,1)+1Letter sequence down a column:
=IF(SEQUENCE(ROWS(A:A))<=26, CHAR(64 + SEQUENCE(ROWS(A:A))), IF(SEQUENCE(ROWS(A:A))-26<=26^2, CHAR(64 + QUOTIENT(SEQUENCE(ROWS(A:A))-1, 26)) & CHAR(65 + MOD(SEQUENCE(ROWS(A:A))-1, 26)), CHAR(64 + QUOTIENT(SEQUENCE(ROWS(A:A))-1, 26^2)) & CHAR(65 + MOD(QUOTIENT(SEQUENCE(ROWS(A:A))-1, 26), 26)) & CHAR(65 + MOD(SEQUENCE(ROWS(A:A))-1, 26))))