Examples for the excel unique formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
UNIQUE syntax pattern
=UNIQUE(array, [by_column], [exactly_once])Use this UNIQUE pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
UNIQUE in a worksheet
=UNIQUE(array, [by_column], [exactly_once])Removes duplicate rows or columns from an array.
When to use UNIQUE
Use UNIQUE when you need to remove duplicate rows or columns from an array.
- Filter, sort, deduplicate, and combine spreadsheet arrays.
- Build dynamic formula outputs from ranges.
How UNIQUE works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, UNIQUE follows the syntax UNIQUE(array, [by_column], [exactly_once]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common UNIQUE mistakes
Most UNIQUE issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.
- Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
- Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
- Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.