This post will guide you how to use the MODE.MULT function with syntax and examples in Microsoft excel.

Description

The Excel MODE.MULT function returns a vertical array of the most frequently occurring number found in an array or range of numbers. If there are two or more frequently occurring numbers in a range of data, the MODE.MULT function will return more than one result, and it is also an array of values, so you need to enter this function into an array formula.

The MODE.MULT function is a build-in function in Microsoft Excel and it is categorized as a Statistical Function.

The MODE.MULT function is available in Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2010, Excel 2011 for Mac.

Syntax

The syntax of the MODE.MULT function is as below:

= MODE.MULT (number1, [number2], ...)

Where the MODE.MULT function arguments are:

• number1 – This is a required argument.  A number or array or cell reference that contain only numeric values that you want to calculate the mode.
• number2-This is an optional argument.  A number or array or reference that refers to numeric values. It can be up to 255 numeric values.

Note:

• Any arguments can either be numeric values or Defined names, arrays, or cell reference that contain only numeric values.
• If the list of number arguments contain logical values, text, or empty cells, those values will be ignored.
• If the supplied numbers in a range of data do not contain any duplicate numbers, the MODE.MULT function will return the #N/A error.

Excel MODE.MULT Function Examples

The below examples will show you how to use Excel MODE.MULT Function to the most frequently occurring value in a range of data.

Example 1:  to get a vertical array of the most frequently occurring number found in a range of cells A1:A5 (you need to press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to input the below array formula), using the following formula:

{= MODE.MULT(A1:A5)}

 

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