🔧The Lambda function allows users to create custom functions in Excel without programming knowledge.
🧮Excel's formula language now becomes Turing complete with the addition of the Lambda function.
🎯The Lambda function is currently only available to Microsoft 365 users and will be rolled out to all users over time.
🔢The Lambda function takes two arguments: input variables and the calculation to be performed.
⚙️The Lambda function can be defined with a name and used anywhere in the workbook.
Who can use the Excel Lambda function?
—The Lambda function is currently only available to Microsoft 365 users and will be made available to all users over time.
Do I need programming knowledge to use the Lambda function?
—No, the Lambda function allows users to create custom functions in Excel without programming knowledge.
What are the advantages of using the Lambda function?
—The Lambda function eliminates the need for JavaScript or VBA programming knowledge and allows users to create custom functions using Excel's familiar formula language.
Can I use the Lambda function in Excel 2019 or earlier versions?
—No, the Lambda function is only available to Microsoft 365 users and will not be made available in Excel 2019 or earlier versions.
Can I use the Lambda function in other workbooks?
—Yes, you can copy the Lambda function to other workbooks, but it will only work for Microsoft 365 users.
00:00The new Excel Lambda function allows users to create custom functions in Excel without programming knowledge.
03:13The Lambda function is currently only available to Microsoft 365 users and will be rolled out to all users over time.
05:20The Lambda function takes two arguments: input variables and the calculation to be performed.
08:27The Lambda function allows users to create custom functions in Excel using Excel's familiar formula language.
10:10The Lambda function can be defined with a name and used anywhere in the workbook.
