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Default Array Functions - Two Questions

I'm using Excel 2000 Professional, and I'm experimenting with using the
SUMPRODUCT() function to test for multiple-criterion conditions. In the
documentation I found, it says that SUMPRODUCT is "an array function, and is
so committed by pressing Cntl-Shift-Enter".

When I do that, it adds the curly braces to either side of the function like
the documentation said it would.

However, the function seems to work OK even BEFORE I do that. So I guess my
first question is, what is thise whole "Cntl-Shift-Enter" thing all about?
Why is it needed?

My second question - is support for array functions bult into Excel? I'm
going to be giving this sheet to a bunch of people who have Excel 2000
STANDARD (I have assurances that there's no one on a version earlier than
2000). Would SUMPRODUCT still work the same way on their PCs? I intend to
test this myself, but I want to know if there are any special situations or
circumstances I should check for.

Thx.
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