MODE and MODE.MULT

 

MODE and MODE.MULT Functions in Excel

Step 1: Prepare Your Data

Create a dataset in Excel. Example:

Step 2: Using the MODE.SNGL Function (Single Mode)

  1. Click on a cell where you want the mode result (e.g., B1).

Step 3: Using the MODE.MULT Function (Multiple Modes)

  1. Select multiple cells (e.g., B2:B3 if you expect more than one mode).
  2. Enter the formula and Hold the Control + Shift key & hit the enter.
  3. Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter (for older versions) or just Enter (Excel 365/2019).
  4. Result: The function will return 3 in the first selected cell and 5 in the next cell (since both appear most frequently).

Key Differences Between MODE and MODE.MULT

FeatureMODE.SNGLMODE.MULT
FunctionalityReturns a single most frequent valueReturns multiple modes if available
Formula TypeStandard formulaArray formula
Use CaseWhen only one mode is neededWhen multiple modes exist in the dataset
Error HandlingReturns #N/A if no mode existsReturns #N/A if no mode exists
Applicable VersionsAvailable in all Excel versionsAvailable in Excel 2010 and later
Handling Multiple ModesReturns only the first found modeReturns all modes in separate cells

Key Points

✔ MODE.SNGL is useful for datasets with a single frequent value.
✔ MODE.MULT is beneficial when multiple values appear with the same frequency.
✔ MODE.MULT must be used as an array formula (Ctrl + Shift + Enter in older versions).
✔ Both functions return #N/A if no duplicate values exist in the dataset.
✔ MODE functions work only with numeric data; text and blank cells are ignored.

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