A List of Excel VBA Functions [Free PDF Download]

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Excel is one of the most popular software tools for data analysis and management. However, with the vast amount of data that needs to be processed and analyzed, it can be challenging and time-consuming to carry out these tasks manually. Excel VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) is a programming language that can be used to automate Excel tasks and create powerful macros. In this article, I will provide a comprehensive list of Excel VBA functions that can help you streamline your Excel tasks and improve your productivity.

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1. Financial Functions

Function Description
FV Calculates the future value of an investment.
PV Calculates the present value of an investment.
NPV Calculates the net present value of an investment.
PMT Calculates the payment for a loan or annuity.
RATE Calculates the interest rate of an investment.
IRR Calculates the internal rate of return of an investment.

2. Date and Time Functions

Function Description
Date Returns the current date.
Time Returns the current time.
Now Returns the current date and time.
DateAdd Adds a specified interval to a date.
DateDiff Returns the difference between two dates.
DatePart Returns a specified part of a date (e.g. day, month, year).
TimeSerial Returns a time value from the specified hour, minute, and second values.
Weekday Returns a number representing the day of the week (e.g. Sunday=1, Monday=2).
Year Returns the year component of a date.
Month Returns the month component of a date.
Day Returns the day component of a date.
Hour Returns the hour component of a time value.
Minute Returns the minute component of a time value.
Second Returns the second component of a time value.
DateValue Converts a date string into a date value.
TimeValue Converts a time string into a time value.
DateSerial Returns a date value from the specified year, month, and day values.
TimeSerial Returns a time value from the specified hour, minute, and second values.
Now Returns the current date and time.
TimeSerial Returns a time value from the specified hour, minute, and second values.

3. Math and Numeric Functions

Function Description
Abs Returns the absolute value of a number.
Sqr Returns the square root of a number.
Exp Returns the exponential value of a number.
Log Returns the natural logarithm of a number.
Round Rounds a number to a specified number of decimal places.
Int Returns the integer value of a number.
Fix Rounds a number to the nearest integer.
Mod Returns the remainder of a division operation.
Power Returns a number raised to a specified power.
Max Returns the maximum value in a range of cells.
Min Returns the minimum value in a range of cells.
Sum Adds the values in a range of cells.
Product Multiplies the values in a range of cells.
Average Calculates the average value of a range of cells.
Count Counts the number of cells that contain numeric values.
CountA Counts the number of cells that are not empty.
CountBlank Counts the number of blank cells in a range.
CountIf Counts the number of cells in a range that meet a specified condition.
CountIfs Counts the number of cells in a range that meet multiple specified conditions.
Rand Returns a random number between 0 and 1.
RandBetween Returns a random integer between two specified numbers.

4. Logical Functions

Function Description
If Checks whether a condition is true or false, and returns one of two values depending on the result.
IfError Checks whether a formula returns an error value, and returns a specified value if it does.
And Returns true if all of its arguments are true.
Or Returns true if any of its arguments are true.
Not Returns the opposite of a logical value (i.e. true becomes false, and vice versa).
TRUE Returns the logical value true.
FALSE Returns the logical value false.

5. String Functions

Function Description
Left Returns a specified number of characters from the beginning of a string.
Right Returns a specified number of characters from the end of a string.
Mid Returns a specified number of characters from a string, starting at a specified position.
Len Returns the length of a string.
InStr Returns the position of a substring within a string.
Replace Replaces one substring with another in a string.
Trim Removes leading and trailing spaces from a string.
LCase Converts a string to lowercase.
UCase Converts a string to uppercase.
Str Converts a numeric value to a string.
StrReverse Reverses the order of characters in a string.
Format Formats a value using a specified format string.
Chr Returns a character from a specified ASCII code.
Asc Returns the ASCII code of a specified character.

6. Array Functions

Function Description
Array Creates an array containing a specified set of values.
Split Splits a string into an array of substrings, based on a specified delimiter.
Join Joins an array of strings into a single string, using a specified delimiter.
Filter Returns an array containing only the elements of a source array that meet a specified condition.
Sort Sorts the elements of an array in ascending or descending order.

7. Lookup and Reference Functions

Function Description
VLookup Searches for a value in the first column of a table array, and returns a value in the same row from a specified column.
HLookup Searches for a value in the first row of a table array, and returns a value in the same column from a specified row.
Index Returns a value or reference to a cell within a specified range, based on row and column numbers.
Match Searches for a value within a range, and returns the relative position of the value within the range.
Choose Returns a value from a list of values, based on a specified index number.
Offset Returns a reference to a cell or range of cells that is a specified number of rows and columns from a starting cell or range.

8. Miscellaneous Functions

Function Description
MsgBox Displays a message box with a specified message and buttons.
InputBox Displays an input box where the user can enter a value.
Dir Returns the first file or directory name that matches a specified pattern.
Environ Returns the value of a specified environment variable.
Shell Executes a command or program and returns a variant.

Conclusion

Excel VBA functions can save you a lot of time and effort in carrying out repetitive tasks in Excel. From basic functions like SUM and AVERAGE to advanced functions like INDEX and MATCH, Excel VBA functions can help you automate complex calculations, manage large data sets, and perform a variety of other tasks. With this list of Excel VBA functions, you can improve your Excel skills and become a more efficient and effective data analyst. So, download the free PDF and start exploring the world of Excel VBA functions today!

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Howdy! I'm Rhidi Barma. I'm a professional Excel user. I've completed my graduation from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. I've been working with Microsoft Excel since 2015. I love writing blogs on MS Excel tips & tricks, data analysis, business intelligence, capital market, etc. I love to spend my leisure time reading books and watching movies. To know more about me, you can follow me on social media platforms. Thanks!

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