UNIQUE function
Returns the distinct values from a range, removing duplicates.
Syntax
=UNIQUE(array, [by_col], [exactly_once])
| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
array | The range to read. |
by_coloptional | TRUE to compare columns instead of rows. |
exactly_onceoptional | TRUE to return only values that appear once. |
Example
=UNIQUE(B2:B50)
Lists each region in B2:B50 once.
Try itType =UNIQUE( in E2 and click cells to fill in the arguments.
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