Key Takeaway: Zooming in Excel with keyboard shortcuts can save time and improve workflow efficiency. Basic shortcuts like Ctrl + Mouse Scroll Wheel and Alt + W + Q or Alt + W + A can quickly zoom in and out of spreadsheets. Advanced zooming techniques like Alt + W + F to fit the…
Key Takeaway: Hiding graphics when filtering in Excel can minimize confusion for the viewer. When graphics are hidden, it allows for easier identification of the data and trends, without being distracted by the graphics. By hiding graphics when filtering, it can also reduce errors in analysis. Oftentimes, graphics can accidentally be included in filtering, leading…
Key Takeaway: Inserting columns in Excel can be done using various methods, such as the shortcut key, insert command, and Ribbon menu. Choosing the right method depends on personal preference and efficiency. The shortcut key for inserting a column is ALT + I + C for Windows OS and CTRL + SHIFT + + for…
Key Takeaway: Shortcut keys can be used to quickly adjust cell width and height in Excel. Pressing “Alt + H” then “O” then “W” will automatically adjust the width of the selected cell to fit the content, while “Alt + H” then “O” then “H” will adjust the height of the selected cell to fit…
Key Takeaway: Categorizing custom formats in Excel: Custom formats in Excel can be categorized into four main categories, including number, currency, date/time, and text. Categorization helps in organizing similar formats for future use. Moving custom formats to number formatting: Users can move custom formats that are currently categorized under other categories into the number formatting…
Key Takeaway: Combining columns in Excel can be done using CONCATENATE function, “&” operator, and Flash Fill tool. The CONCATENATE function is used to join/combine the text of two or more cells/columns. Its syntax is =CONCATENATE(text1, text2, …). The “&” operator can also be used to join/combine the text of two or more cells/columns. Its…
Key Takeaways: The NORM.INV function in Excel is used to calculate the inverse of the cumulative normal distribution for a given probability and a set of mean and standard deviation values. The basic syntax of the NORM.INV function includes the probability value and the mean and standard deviation arguments. Using the NORM.INV function in Excel…
Key Takeaway: The Excel Transpose function allows users to quickly swap data between rows and columns, providing an efficient solution for data manipulation tasks. Users can access the Transpose function easily by selecting the data range that needs to be swapped, clicking on the “Copy” button, selecting a new cell where the transposed data needs…
Key Takeaway: GAMMALN is a mathematical function used in Excel to calculate the natural logarithm of the gamma function. It is commonly used in statistical analysis and probability calculations. Understanding how to use GAMMALN in Excel can help users compute probabilities and make informed decisions based on data analysis. Its flexibility in combination with other…
Key Takeaway: Using shortcut keys is the fastest way to enter data in Excel: The Enter and Tab keys allow for quick navigation between cells, while the Arrow keys are used to move around within a cell. Ctrl + Enter and F2 key shortcuts can also speed up data entry. The AutoFill feature can save…