SEQUENCE Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples & Practice
Learn the Excel SEQUENCE function: Generates a sequence of numbers. Try focused practice and download a free workbook.
Syntax
=SEQUENCE(rows, [columns], [start], [step])
Available in Microsoft 365, Excel 2021 and Excel 2024 on desktop. Older perpetual releases may not support this function.
Worked example
| Row | A: Parameter | B: Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Rows | 10 |
| 3 | Columns | 1 |
| 4 | Start | 1 |
| 5 | Step | 1 |
=SEQUENCE(B2,B3,B4,B5)
Expected result: 1 through 10, spilling down ten rows
Rows, columns, starting value and step are shown in B2:B5. The output needs ten empty cells.
Professional use
Generate serial numbers and dynamic report structures.
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Questions and answers
How can I practise SEQUENCE?
Use the focused ten-question SEQUENCE lab, then download its workbook for ten additional function-specific tasks and an answer key. Core learning works without an account.
Which Excel version supports SEQUENCE?
Available in Microsoft 365, Excel 2021 and Excel 2024 on desktop. Older perpetual releases may not support this function.
Does the browser simulator replace Microsoft Excel?
No. It supports a selected set of formula behavior for practice. Native workbook recalculation, full function compatibility, PivotTables and external data features must be checked in your own Excel installation.
Interactive practice runs in your browser.