TAKE function
Returns a specified number of contiguous rows or columns from the start or end of an array
Syntax
TAKE(array, rows, [columns])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| array | Yes | The array from which to take rows or columns.A2:C4 |
| rows | Yes | The number of rows to take. A negative value takes from the end of the array.2 |
| columns | No | The number of columns to take. A negative value takes from the end of the array.2 |
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Return the first two amounts
=TAKE(A2:A6,2)Return the first two amounts. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule.
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