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This guide provides a practical overview of PERCENTRANK. EXC Function, including its main features, benefits, limitations, and important considerations.

Description: The function returns the rank of a value in a dataset as a percentage excluding values 0 and 1. The function supports Excel 2010 and later versions.
Syntax: PERCENTRANK. EXC (array, x, [significance])
Inside:
- array: An array or range of data to determine percentile, which is a required parameter .
- x: The value you want to determine its rank in the dataset, is a required parameter.
- significance: The value determines the number of digits of the percentage value returned, which is an optional parameter, if omitted the default is 3 digits.
Attention:
- If array array value is empty -> the function returns the #NUM! Error value .
- If significance value <1 -> the function returns the #NUM! Error value.
- If x does not match any value of the array -> interpolation function to determine the rank of the value.
For example:
Find the rank of the values described in the data table below:

- Calculate the rank of the value 12 in the array. In the cell to calculate enter the formula : = PERCENTRANK. EXC (E6: K6, E7)

- Press Enter -> rank of value 12 in the dataset is:

- Calculate the rank of the value 4.25. In the cell to calculate, enter the formula: = PERCENTRANK. EXC (E6: K6, E8)

- Press Enter -> return value is:

Because the value 4.25 is a non-array value -> the function returns the # N / A error value
Above are instructions and some specific examples when using PERCENTRANK. EXC function in Excel.
Good luck!
FAQ
What does the PERCENTRANK. EXC Function function do in Excel?
The PERCENTRANK. EXC Function function performs the calculation described in this guide. Use the correct arguments and compatible data types for reliable results.
How do I enter the PERCENTRANK. EXC Function function correctly?
Start with an equals sign, enter PERCENTRANK. EXC Function, add the required arguments inside parentheses, and confirm that cell references and separators are correct.
Why does the PERCENTRANK. EXC Function function return an error?
Common causes include missing arguments, invalid data types, incorrect cell references, unsupported values, or regional separator settings.
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