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CHOOSECOLS

The CHOOSECOLS function in Google Sheets allows you to create a new array by selecting specific columns from an existing range. This function can be useful when you need to extract specific data from a range and analyze it separately. Learn more about its syntax and usage in our comprehensive guide.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: CHOOSECOLS(array, col_num1, [col_num2])

Parameters:

  • array: The range or array from which to choose the columns.
  • col_num1, col_num2, ...: The column numbers to select from the array.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using CHOOSECOLS with a range of cells:

    • Example: If you have a range A1:D5 with data and you want to select columns 1 and 3, use the formula =CHOOSECOLS(A1:D5, 1, 3).
    • Result: This will create a new array with columns 1 and 3 from the range A1:D5.

  2. Using CHOOSECOLS with an array as input:

    • Example: If you have an array {1, 2, 3; 4, 5, 6; 7, 8, 9} and you want to select columns 2 and 3, use the formula =CHOOSECOLS({1, 2, 3; 4, 5, 6; 7, 8, 9}, 2, 3).
    • Result: This will create a new array with columns 2 and 3 from the input array.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Data Analysis: Select specific columns from a dataset for further analysis.
  2. Visualization: Create a new chart using only certain columns of data.
  3. Data Manipulation: Extract relevant information from a range and perform calculations.

Related Functions

  • CHOOSE: Selects a value from a list of options based on a given index.

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