Returns a calculated array of a specified row and column size
Master the fundamentals of Excel MAKEARRAY function
The MAKEARRAY function creates a calculated array of specified dimensions using a LAMBDA function. It is useful for generating arrays with specific patterns or calculations.
MAKEARRAY generates arrays based on row and column indices passed to a LAMBDA function
MAKEARRAY requires a LAMBDA function that takes row and column indices as parameters
MAKEARRAY returns a dynamic array that automatically resizes based on the specified dimensions
Function-specific parameters
Function-specific return type
MAKEARRAY generates arrays based on row and column indices passed to a LAMBDA function
MAKEARRAY requires a LAMBDA function that takes row and column indices as parameters
MAKEARRAY returns a dynamic array that automatically resizes based on the specified dimensions
Exact matching required
Returns numeric position
Handles missing text gracefully
=MAKEARRAY(rows, columns, lambda)The number of rows in the array
The number of columns in the array
A LAMBDA function that takes row and column indices and returns a value
An array of calculated values with the specified dimensions
Description: MAKEARRAY(rows, columns, lambda)
Basic MAKEARRAY function
Creates a 3x3 array where each cell contains the product of its row and column indices
VBA implementation for MAKEARRAY.
Sub MAKEARRAYExample()
Dim result As Variant
' Note: MAKEARRAY is not available in VBA, use alternative methods
' This is a conceptual example
result = Application.WorksheetFunction.MakeArray(3, 3, "LAMBDA(r, c, r*c)")
MsgBox "MAKEARRAY result: " & result
End SubArray generation
Matrix operations
Pattern creation
Data simulation
Mathematical modeling
MAKEARRAY not working
Solution: Ensure the LAMBDA function syntax is correct and takes row and column parameters
Unexpected array size
Solution: Check that the rows and columns parameters are correct