Learn about the implicit intersection operator (@), which returns a single value using logic known as implicit intersection. The implicit intersection operator (@) may return a value, single cell range, or an …

Nov 11, 2025 · Sometimes you may need to use an implicit intersection operator in Excel. In this article, I will show you how, and where to use an implicit intersection (@) operator in Excel.

Mar 17, 2023 · The tutorial covers Excel implicit intersection in full detail: what it is, how it behaves in Excel 365 and older version, what the @ symbol means in formulas and exactly how it works.

Nov 3, 2025 · Implicit intersection in Excel refers to the act of reducing an array to a single value. Specifically, it forces Excel to return the value from a cell in the same row as the formula.

However, for compatibility reasons, you will sometimes see the @ symbol inserted in a formula created in an older (pre dynamic array) version of Excel. This @ symbol is called the implicit intersection …

Feb 1, 2026 · Before Dynamic Arrays implicit intersection existed and happened behind the scenes automatically. The @ operator to now used to indicate where implicit intersection could (or did) occur.

Oct 24, 2021 · One such upgrade is the addition of @ operator which is called Implicit Intersection Operator. The @ symbol is already used in table references to indicate implicit intersection. Consider …

Aug 14, 2019 · Implicit intersection follows these rules: If cell value is a single item, then return the item. If values are in a range, then return the cell on the same row or column as the formula. If it is an …

Dec 28, 2023 · To overcome this, Microsoft is gearing up to unveil a versatile solution—the Excel @ operator, designed as both a single operator and an implicit intersection operator. In tandem with the …

Jun 12, 2025 · MS makes a great deal over the new '@' Implicit Intersection Operator (IIO not going to retype every time!) not changing anything. Quote "important to note that your formulas will continue …