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MAP Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

MAP is an Excel Logic function. Applies a LAMBDA to every item in an array and returns an array of results.

MAP syntax

=MAP(array1, lambda)

Arguments

When to use MAP

MAP 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 MAP function do in Excel?

Applies a LAMBDA to every item in an array and returns an array of results.

What is the syntax of MAP in Excel?

The syntax is =MAP(array1, lambda). array1: The first range or array; lambda: The expected rate of occurrence.

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