Excel automation isn’t just macros anymore.

Few things frustrate us more than the inability to crack an Excel task independently. We love formulas and conditional cells, but the best way to utilize these features isn’t always easy. Tap or click ...

Dynamic arrays change the rules for formula output in Excel. When I write a formula that returns a list by default, I need to decide whether I want the result to spill across a range of cells or ...

Learn how to quickly summarize Excel data on-the-fly using these easy-to-implement features. Summarizing data is one of Microsoft Excel’s main functions. The good news is that a lot of number ...

Have you ever spent hours manually updating a spreadsheet, only to realize there’s a faster, smarter way to get the job done? Excel is a tool most of us use, but few truly master. The irony? Some of ...

Have you ever come across a Wall Street Journal chart and thought, “Wow, I wish I could create something that polished”? Whether you’re preparing for a big presentation, crafting a report, or simply ...

Drop-down lists in Microsoft Excel (and Word and Access) allow you to create a list of valid choices that you or others can select for a given field. This is especially useful for fields that require ...

Six tips for using Excel sheet groups in easy (but unusual) ways Your email has been sent We may earn from vendors via affiliate links or sponsorships. This might affect product placement on our site, ...

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