10 Excel functions you must know in 2023

Use the SUM function to quickly add up a range of cells.

Use the AVERAGE function to calculate the average of a range of cells.

Use the MAX function to find the highest value in a range of cells.

Use the MIN function to find the lowest value in a range of cells.

Use the IF function to perform conditional calculations.

Use the COUNT function to count the number of cells in a range that contain numbers.

Use the TODAY function to insert the current date in a cell.

Use the NETWORKDAYS function to calculate the number of business days between two dates.

Use the MONTH function to extract the month from a date.

Use the YEAR function to extract the year from a date.