Key Takeaway: Opening a shared file in Excel can sometimes lead to odd behavior, causing frustration and confusion among users. Common methods of opening a shared file include using File Explorer and accessing it through the Recent Files list. When opening a shared file with a shortcut, such as through a desktop icon or pinned…
Key Takeaway: AutoFiltering in Excel allows for quick and easy sorting, filtering and analyzing of large amounts of data, saving time and increasing efficiency for users. Activating AutoFilter and using filter options allows data to be filtered and organized based on specific criteria, including selection, text, number, and date. Advanced options, such as custom filters…
Key Takeaway: Resizing text boxes in Excel can be done using the “Selection” object to select the text box and changing its height and width properties. This can be done for an individual text box or for multiple text boxes at once. When using a loop to resize multiple text boxes, it’s important to use…
Key Takeaway: Macros in Excel provide a way to automate repetitive tasks, saving time and reducing errors in data entry. To record a macro, the Macro Recorder must be set up and actions must be selected to record. It is important to assign a shortcut key and name the macro for easy access. Running and…
Key Takeaway: Printing an entire workbook in Excel by default saves time and effort. It eliminates the need to manually select the sheets to print every time and ensures that all necessary information is included in the printed copy. Setting up printing defaults in Excel is easy. The Page Layout tab provides options to adjust…
Key Takeaway: Efficiently selecting a data range in Excel saves time: Using shortcut keys to select data range quickly, such as CTRL + Shift + Arrow keys, can speed up your workflow and help you accomplish tasks more efficiently. Shortcuts for selecting an entire table can simplify data selection: By using shortcut keys, like CTRL…
Key Takeaway: Disabling worksheet tabs in Excel can help reduce clutter and prevent accidental changes to important data. This can be useful for shared workbooks or when presenting data to others, but should be done with caution. To turn off worksheet tabs, right-click on the tab and select “Hide” from the context menu. You can…
Key Takeaway: Error handling in Excel is essential to ensure accurate data analysis and reporting. Understanding the types of errors, identifying and debugging them, and preventing them altogether are key components of good error handling in Excel. The three types of errors in Excel are syntax errors, logical errors, and calculation errors. Each type has…
Key Takeaway: Excel provides multiple functions to count cells with a particular character or set of characters. The COUNTIF function searches for a specific character in a range of cells and counts the cells containing that character. The SUMPRODUCT function can also be used to count cells with specific characters by multiplying arrays of 1s…
Key Takeaway: Understanding the concept of cell references in formulas is crucial to stopping formula updates in Excel. Cell references dictate how formulas behave, including when and how they update. Absolute cell references in formulas are an effective way to stop formula updates. Prefix the cell reference with “$” to keep it fixed and prevent…