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DGET

The DGET function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool to return a single value from a database table-like array or range using a SQL-like query. With the DGET function, you can easily retrieve specific data based on criteria and streamline your data analysis.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: DGET(database, field, criteria)

Parameters:

  • database: The range or array that represents the database table.
  • field: The column or attribute from which to return the value.
  • criteria: The range or array that contains the conditions or criteria to be met.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using DGET function to retrieve a single value:
    • Example: =DGET(A1:E10, "Sales", D1:E2)
    • Result: Returns the "Sales" value from the database table (range A1:E10) that meets the conditions specified in the criteria range (D1:E2).

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Data Analysis: Retrieve specific data based on specific criteria from a large dataset.
  2. Conditional Calculation: Perform calculations on data that meets certain conditions or criteria.
  3. Filtering Database Table: Extract a subset of data from a database table based on specific conditions.

Related Functions

  • DSUM: Calculate the sum of values in a database table-like array or range based on specified conditions.
  • DAVERAGE: Calculate the average of values in a database table-like array or range based on specified conditions.

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