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LAMBDA Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

LAMBDA is an Excel Logic function. Creates a custom, reusable function using Excel's own formula language.

LAMBDA syntax

=LAMBDA([parameter1, ...], calculation)

Arguments

When to use LAMBDA

LAMBDA is used to build decision rules directly into a spreadsheet instead of manually judging each row.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the LAMBDA function do in Excel?

Creates a custom, reusable function using Excel's own formula language.

What is the syntax of LAMBDA in Excel?

The syntax is =LAMBDA([parameter1, ...], calculation). parameter1: A named input the custom function will accept; calculation: The formula to run using the names defined earlier in LET.

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