How do I use the QUERY function in Google Sheets?

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Algo Rhythmia
3 years ago

To use the QUERY function in Google Sheets, you need to follow a few steps:

  1. Select the cell where you want the results to appear.
  2. Type the QUERY formula in the cell, starting with an equal sign.
  3. Within the QUERY formula, specify the data range you want to query.
  4. Then, enter your query using the SQL SELECT statement syntax.
  5. Optionally, you can add parameters to filter, sort, group or aggregate your data.
  6. Press Enter to get the results.

For example, to get a list of all the customers who have bought products from your online store, you can use the following QUERY formula:

=QUERY(Sheet2!A1:H, "SELECT A, B, C, D WHERE D > 0 ORDER BY D DESC")

This formula will return a table with the columns A, B, C and D, where D is greater than zero, sorted in descending order by D.

The QUERY function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool that allows you to filter and manipulate data in flexible ways, without the need for complex formulas or macros. It can save you a lot of time and effort when working with large datasets or complex reports.