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=L_ONES(array) :: Returns a matrix of 1s the size of array
=L_ONES(m,[n]) :: Returns a matrix of 1s the size of m x n (default n=1)
=L_ZEROS(array) :: Returns a matrix of 0s the size of array
=L_ZEROS(m,[n]) :: Returns a matrix of 0s the size of m x n (default n=1)
ArgumentDescriptionExample
arrayA 2D array of any sizeA1:C4
m_rowsNumber of rows4
n_columnsNumber of columns3

Download the Template

In the template file, navigate to the Matrices worksheet to see the L_ONES and L_ZEROS function in action.

Description

Although matrices of 1s and 0s are very easy to create with the SEQUENCE function, the L_ONES and L_ZEROS functions are included in the LAMBDA library because of how commonly they are used when working with matrices.

L_ONES(array)  =SEQUENCE( ROWS(array), COLUMNS(array), 1, 0 )
L_ZEROS(array) =SEQUENCE( ROWS(array), COLUMNS(array), 0, 0 )
L_ONES(n,m)  =SEQUENCE( n, m, 1, 0 )
L_ZEROS(n,m) =SEQUENCE( n, m, 0, 0 )

Lambda Function Code

This code for using L_ONES and L_ZEROS in Excel is provided under the License as part of the LAMBDA Library, but to use just this function, you may copy the following code directly into your spreadsheet.

Code to Create Function via the Name Manager

Name: L_ONES
Comment: Create a matrix of 1s that is the same size as the array or size m x n.
Refers To:

=LAMBDA(m_rows,[n_columns],
LET(doc,"https://www.vertex42.com/lambda/ones-and-zeros.html",
    rows,ROWS(m_rows),cols,COLUMNS(m_rows),
    IF(OR(rows>1,cols>1),
        SEQUENCE(rows,cols,1,0),
        IF(ISOMITTED(n_columns),
            SEQUENCE(m_rows,1,1,0),
            SEQUENCE(m_rows,n_columns,1,0)
        )
    )
))

Name: L_ZEROS
Comment: Create a matrix of 0s that is the same size as the array or size m x n.
Refers To:

=LAMBDA(m_rows,[n_columns],
LET(doc,"https://www.vertex42.com/lambda/ones-and-zeros.html",
    rows,ROWS(m_rows),cols,COLUMNS(m_rows),
    IF(OR(rows>1,cols>1),
        SEQUENCE(rows,cols,0,0),
        IF(ISOMITTED(n_columns),
            SEQUENCE(m_rows,1,0,0),
            SEQUENCE(m_rows,n_columns,0,0)
        )
    )
))

Code for AFE Workbook Module (Excel Labs Add-in)

/**
* L_ONES(array) :: Returns a matrix of 1s the size of array
* L_ONES(m,[n]) :: Returns a matrix of 1s the size of m x n (default n=1)
*/
L_ONES = LAMBDA(m_rows,[n_columns],
LET(doc,"https://www.vertex42.com/lambda/ones-and-zeros.html",
    rows,ROWS(m_rows),cols,COLUMNS(m_rows),
    IF(OR(rows>1,cols>1),
        SEQUENCE(rows,cols,1,0),
        IF(ISOMITTED(n_columns),
            SEQUENCE(m_rows,1,1,0),
            SEQUENCE(m_rows,n_columns,1,0)
        )
    )
));
/**
* L_ZEROS(array) :: Returns a matrix of 0s the size of array
* L_ZEROS(m,[n]) :: Returns a matrix of 0s the size of m x n (default n=1)
*/
L_ZEROS = LAMBDA(m_rows,[n_columns],
LET(doc,"https://www.vertex42.com/lambda/ones-and-zeros.html",
    rows,ROWS(m_rows),cols,COLUMNS(m_rows),
    IF(OR(rows>1,cols>1),
        SEQUENCE(rows,cols,0,0),
        IF(ISOMITTED(n_columns),
            SEQUENCE(m_rows,1,0,0),
            SEQUENCE(m_rows,n_columns,0,0)
        )
    )
));

Named Function for Google Sheets

Name: L_ONES
Description: L_ONES(array,) or L_ONES(n,m) - Create a matrix of 1s that is the same size as the array or size m x n.
Arguments: param1, param2
Function:

LET(doc,"https://www.vertex42.com/lambda/ones-and-zeros.html",
    rows,ROWS(param1),cols,COLUMNS(param1),
    IF(OR(rows>1,cols>1),
        SEQUENCE(rows,cols,1,0),
        IF(ISBLANK(param2),
            SEQUENCE(param1,1,1,0),
            SEQUENCE(param1,param2,1,0)
        )
    )
)

Name: L_ZEROS
Description: L_ZEROS(array,) or L_ZEROS(n,m) - Create a matrix of 0s that is the same size as the array or size m x n.
Arguments: param1, param2
Function:

LET(doc,"https://www.vertex42.com/lambda/ones-and-zeros.html",
    rows,ROWS(param1),cols,COLUMNS(param1),
    IF(OR(rows>1,cols>1),
        SEQUENCE(rows,cols,0,0),
        IF(ISBLANK(param2),
            SEQUENCE(param1,1,0,0),
            SEQUENCE(param1,param2,0,0)
        )
    )
)
Warning
These L_ONES and L_ZEROS functions are not compatible between Excel and Google Sheets.

L_ONES and L_ZEROS Examples

Example 1
Generate a matrix of zeros that is the same size as the range A1:C4 (4 rows x 3 columns).
Test: Copy and Paste this LET function into a cell
=LET(
    array, A1:C4,
    L_ZEROS(array)
)

Result: {0, 0, 0; 0, 0, 0; 0, 0, 0; 0, 0, 0}

=SEQUENCE(4,3,0,0)
Example 2
Generate a matrix of 1s that is n rows x m columns.
Test: Copy and Paste this LET function into a cell
=LET(
    m_rows, 2,
    n_columns, 4,
    L_ONES(m_rows,n_columns)
)

Result: {1, 1, 1, 1; 1, 1, 1, 1}

=SEQUENCE(2,4,1,0)

 

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