What Is Exceljet?

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Exceljet is an online learning resource for Excel users who want to work faster in the program. It combines short videos, worked formula examples, and a reference library of functions and shortcuts, so you can look up a specific technique or build understanding topic by topic. It is most useful when you already know the basics of Excel and want practical, example-driven answers rather than a structured certification course.

What you'll find on the site

The homepage organizes content into a few recurring blocks, each serving a different kind of need:

Section What it offers Best for
Featured Formulas Complete formula examples with sample data and explanations Solving a concrete problem, like counting birthdays by year
Featured Videos Short clips, typically 2–4 minutes Seeing a technique performed step by step
Featured Functions Reference pages for individual functions Understanding what a function does and how it behaves
Recent Articles Longer write-ups on broader topics Learning concepts such as combinations and permutations
Topics By Category A browsable index of subject areas Finding content when you don't know the exact term

How the formula examples work

Formula pages follow a consistent pattern: a stated problem, a sample dataset, the working formula, and an explanation of how it evaluates. For example, the "count birthdays by year" example uses:

=SUMPRODUCT(--(YEAR(data[Birthday])=E5))

where data is an Excel Table. The page shows the formula in context, names the functions involved (SUMPRODUCT, YEAR), and explains the logic. This format lets you adapt the approach to your own data rather than copy it blindly.

Function and feature reference

Individual function pages describe behavior you need to know before relying on a function. The UNIQUE function page, for instance, notes that it extracts unique values from a range or array, returns a dynamic array that updates automatically when source data changes, is not case-sensitive, and works with text, numbers, dates, and other data types. Details like these determine whether a function fits your case.

Topic coverage

The category index spans a wide range of Excel work, including:

  • Formulas — count, sum, average, lookup, if, grouping, rank, round
  • Dynamic arrays — min/max, unique, sort, and related techniques
  • Date and time — date series, WORKDAY, and similar functions
  • Text, financial, percentage, random, range, and error handling
  • Tables and filters, pivot tables, data validation, conditional formatting
  • Shortcuts — navigation, selection, entering data, formatting, grid operations, dialogs

This breadth means the site functions as both a lookup tool and a browsing resource.

When Exceljet fits your needs

Exceljet is a good match if you want to:

  • Find a ready-made formula pattern for a specific task
  • Check how a function behaves before using it in a real workbook
  • Learn a shortcut or technique in a few minutes
  • Browse a topic area to see what's possible

It is less suited to users seeking a sequential beginner course, formal certification, or instructor-led training. The site presents itself as a way to work faster in Excel through clear examples and bite-sized videos, and its structure reflects that goal: problem-first, example-driven, and organized for quick reference.

One user testimonial on the site describes automating a budgeting issue in their industry that "has not been done in approximately 50yrs," crediting the resource. That kind of outcome depends on applying the examples to your own context, which is exactly how the material is designed to be used.