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How To Use BYROW() Function in Google Sheets

Description

Groups an array by rows by application of a LAMBDA function to each row.

Common questions about the BYROW formula include:

• What does the BYROW formula do?
• How can the BYROW formula be used?
• What are the parameters of the BYROW formula?
 
The BYROW formula can be used appropriately to copy a column of cells and paste the contents of these cells in another sheet. It can be used to determine the number of values in a row and copy all the data from one sheet to another.

The BYROW formula can be commonly mistyped as the following:
• BYROWF
• BROW
• BYO

Common ways the BYROW formula is often used inappropriately include:
• Using the BYROW formula to copy cells across worksheets.
• Using the BYROW formula to extend a range beyond the intended value.
• Using the BYROW formula without adding parameters.

Common pitfalls when using the BYROW formula include:
• Not specifying a range for the BYROW formula to apply
• Not understanding the range limits before using the BYROW formula
• Not including the row parameter; BYROW formula requires both column and row parameters to be specified

Common mistakes when using the BYROW Formula include:
• Copying data from the wrong worksheet
• Copying data into the wrong worksheet
• Misunderstanding the parameters of the BYROW formula

Common misconceptions people might have with the BYROW Formula include:
• Thinking that BYROW formula only works on columns when it can be used to both rows and columns 
• Thinking the BYROW formula only works on a single worksheet when it can be used across multiple worksheets 
• Thinking the BYROW formula can only be used to copy cells when it can also be used to create a range of values.

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How To Actually Use BYROW() in Sheets

BYROW(array_or_range, LAMBDA)

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