HSTACK

The HSTACK function in Google Sheets is used to append ranges horizontally and in sequence to return a larger array.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: HSTACK(range1; [range2, ...])

Parameters:

• range1: The first range to append horizontally.
• range2, ...: [Optional] Additional ranges to append horizontally.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Using HSTACK with individual ranges:

   • Example: =HSTACK(A1:B2, C1:C2)
   • Result: [[A1,B1,C1,A2,B2,C2]]

2. Using HSTACK with a range of cells and a single range:

   • Example: If A1:B2 has the values 1, 2, 3, 4, and C1:C2 has the values 5, 6, then =HSTACK(A1:B2, C1:C2) will return [[1, 2, 5, 3, 4, 6]].

Use Cases and Scenarios

1. Data Integration: Combine data from different sources in a single array.
2. Data Analysis: Merge multiple datasets horizontally for analysis.
3. Reporting: Create a consolidated view of multiple sheets.

Related Functions

• VSTACK: Appends ranges vertically to return a larger array.
• ARRAYFORMULA: Applies a specified formula to a range of input, and returns the resulting array.