DROP Function

The DROP function is one of the lookup and reference functions. It is used to drop rows or columns from array start or end.

Please note that this is an array formula. To learn more, please read the Insert array formulas article.

The DROP function syntax is:

DROP(array, rows, [columns])

where

array is used to set the array from which to drop rows or columns.

rows is used to set the number of rows to drop. A negative value drops from the end of the array.

columns is used to set the number of columns to drop. A negative value drops from the end of the array.

To apply the DROP function,

1. select the cell where you wish to display the result,
2. click the Insert function
   icon situated at the top toolbar,
   or right-click within a selected cell and select the Insert Function option from the menu,
   or click the
   icon situated at the formula bar,
3. select the Lookup and Reference function group from the list,
4. click the DROP function,
5. enter the required arguments separating them by comma,
6. press the Enter button.

The result will be displayed in the selected cell.

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