How to Use

Last updated:July 8, 2026

Use BYROW through 3 how-to topics, including entering it from the Insert Function dialog, typing the formula directly, and checking syntax guidance; 3 items are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Enter BYROW from the Insert Function dialog

Entry path: Formulas tab → Insert Function

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
  3. Search for BYROW in the Insert Function dialog.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Fill in each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
  6. Click OK to finish entering the function.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target cell shows the BYROW formula or its calculated result.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing parameters, copy the formula, or review the result.

Tips While Using

  • Search with the English function name BYROW.
  • Confirm the parameter order before clicking OK to reduce input errors.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry path: Cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =BYROW(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm.
  4. If you want to check parameter guidance, type =BYROW( and press F1 to view syntax help.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The cell accepts the formula and shows the formula content or the returned result.
  • What you can do next: You can keep editing the formula, adjust references, or copy it to other cells.

Tips While Using

  • Use English commas to separate parameters.
  • If the result looks wrong, check parentheses, parameter order, and cell references first.

3. Check function syntax and parameter guidance

Entry path: Formulas tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
  2. Enter BYROW in the search box.
  3. Select the function to review the syntax BYROW(...).
  4. Click the help link for the function to open more detailed guidance.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the BYROW function name, syntax structure, or help entry.
  • What you can do next: You can return to the worksheet to enter the formula or adjust parameters based on the guidance.

Tips While Using

  • Make sure the correct function name is selected before opening help.
  • Keep your internet connection available if you need online help content.