How to Copy Array Formula in Excel: 3 Easy Methods

Method 1 – Use Fill Handle Tool

Steps:

  • Choose a cell (F5) where the array formula is placed.
  • Move the cursor to the border of the cell (F5) you will see the “Fill” icon appearing.
  • Drag the “Fill Handle” down to copy the array formula for all the cells in the column.

Use Fill Handle Tool

  • The array formula is copied in the worksheet column just like in the following screenshot.

Use Fill Handle Tool


Method 2 – Utilize Keyboard Shortcut

Steps:

  • Choose the whole range where you want to copy the array formula.
  • Press CTRL+D from the keyboard.

  • See the array formula will be copied in the selected range and display output according to data from the table.

Utilize Keyboard Shortcut


Method 3 – Using Edit Mode

Steps:

  • Choose a cell (F5) with an array formula inside it.
  • Click the F2 key to go to Edit Mode.

Using Edit Mode

  • Double-click the mouse button to highlight the whole formula. After the formula is highlighted, press CTRL+C to copy.

  • Moving to a new desired cell (B15) where you want your output, press CTRL+V to paste.

Using Edit Mode

  • See the array formula is copied without an array in the new location.
  • Get the array and hit CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER from the keyboard.

Using Edit Mode

  • We have successfully copied our array formula in Excel.

Using Edit Mode


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Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram holds a BSc degree in Industrial and Production Engineering from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology. Over the past 2 years, he has been actively contributing to the ExcelDemy project, where he has authored more than 150 articles. Now, he is working as an Excel VBA and Content Developer. He likes learning new things about Microsoft Office, especially Excel VBA, Power Query, Data Analysis, and Excel Statistics. He is also very interested in machine learning and... Read Full Bio

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