EXCEL · CHEAT SHEET

Excel Data Cleaning Cheat Sheet

TRIM, CLEAN, VALUE, TEXTSPLIT, duplicate checks and safe CSV import reminders.

Existence=COUNTIF(range,key)>0
Lookup=XLOOKUP(key,lookup,return,"Missing")
Multi-sum=SUMIFS(sum,range1,c1,range2,c2)
Clean=TRIM(CLEAN(A2))
Unique=UNIQUE(A2:A500)
Filter=FILTER(A2:D500,D2:D500="Open")

Use the pattern, then verify the result

Cheat sheets are reminders, not substitutes for checking keys, data types, duplicates and edge cases. Follow the linked learning material when a pattern is new to you.