Excel Formula Generator
Browse, search, and build Excel formulas interactively. Explore 50+ functions across 7 categories with full syntax, parameter details, examples, and an instant formula builder.
Excel Formula Generator
Browse, search, and build Excel formulas interactively. Explore 50+ functions across 7 categories with full syntax, parameter details, examples, and an instant formula builder.
Features
- Library of 50+ Excel formulas across math, text, lookup, logical, date/time, statistical, financial categories
- Interactive builder: fill in the parameters, copy the result
- Output uses English function names (SUM, VLOOKUP, IF, …) and US separators (commas, decimal points)
- For non-English locales: replace commas with semicolons and translate function names using Excel's built-in localiser
- Examples with realistic ranges (A1:A10, …) so the result is paste-ready
How to use
- Select a category from the sidebar (Math, Text, Lookup, Date, Logical, Statistical, Financial) or use the search bar to find a formula by name.
- Click on a formula card to see its full documentation: syntax, parameters, example, and result.
- Use the Formula Builder section to fill in your own parameter values and generate a ready-to-use formula.
- Click Copy to copy the formula to your clipboard, then paste it directly into Excel or Google Sheets.
Tips & Best Practices
- Excel's separator differs by locale: en-US uses commas, most European locales use semicolons (because the comma is the decimal separator). The tool emits commas; convert if needed.
- Function names are localised in non-English Excel. Excel's formula bar auto-translates if you paste an English formula in a localised version — modern versions handle this transparently.
- For LibreOffice Calc and Google Sheets, English names are always accepted regardless of locale.
- Cell references in the form A1 are relative (shift on copy). Use $A$1 for absolute, A$1 / $A1 for row-/column-locked.
- Test the formula in a single cell before applying it to a range — easier to debug.
FAQ
How many Excel formulas does this tool cover?
The tool includes 50+ of the most commonly used Excel formulas organized into 7 categories: Math & Arithmetic, Text & String, Lookup & Reference, Date & Time, Logical, Statistical, and Financial.
Can I use the generated formulas in Google Sheets?
Yes, most Excel formulas are compatible with Google Sheets. A few functions like XLOOKUP and IFS require newer versions of Excel or Google Sheets.
Does this tool actually run the formulas?
No — this tool generates formula strings that you paste into your spreadsheet. The spreadsheet application evaluates the formula with your actual data.
Is my data private?
All processing happens in your browser. No data is ever sent to any server or third party.
What is the difference between VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP?
XLOOKUP is the modern replacement for VLOOKUP. It can search in any direction, returns exact matches by default, and supports a not-found fallback value. VLOOKUP only searches the leftmost column.
How do I use INDEX/MATCH together?
INDEX/MATCH is a powerful combination: MATCH finds the row position of a value, and INDEX returns the value at that position from another column. Example: =INDEX(C1:C10, MATCH("Apple", A1:A10, 0))