Key Takeaways: Changing the default font in Excel allows for personalization and improved readability of spreadsheets. The process of changing default fonts is simple and can be done through the “General” and “Web Options” menus in Excel. When changing default fonts, it is important to consider compatibility with other programs and personal preferences to ensure…
Key Takeaway: AutoComplete feature in Excel allows for faster and more accurate data entry by suggesting possible entries based on previous entries. Using AutoComplete with Disjointed Lists can be challenging, but by understanding Disjointed Lists and enabling AutoComplete with them, users can efficiently add them to their dataset. To improve AutoComplete results, users should consider…
Key Takeaway: Excel formulas are the mathematical or logical equations that create the results shown in Excel sheets. Knowing how to view these formulas allows users to understand how the final results are generated, for better decision making. Navigating to view formulas in Excel is simple as using the keyboard shortcut “CTRL+`” or clicking the…
Key Takeaway: There are three main types of unknown links in Excel: formulas with external references, conditional formatting with external references, and data validation with external references. To find unknown links in Excel, use formula auditing traces to identify formula cells that reference external data in another worksheet or workbook, use the trace dependents feature…
Key Takeaway: Asterisks in Excel represent text that is not recognized as a number or a formula. Counting asterisks can help identify errors or inconsistencies in data entry. The importance of counting asterisks lies in ensuring data accuracy and preventing errors in calculations or analyses based on the data. It can also save time in…
Key Takeaway: Turning off track changes in Excel can help keep the final version of a document clean and easy to read. It also ensures that no accidental changes are made after the fact. To turn off track changes, access the Review tab, click on Track Changes, select Highlight Changes, and uncheck the Track Changes…
Key Takeaway: Understanding the structure of serial numbers in Excel is crucial for incrementing numeric portions efficiently. Excel serial numbers are made up of dates and times, starting with “1/1/1900,” which is assigned the value “1.” Manipulating numeric portions of serial numbers can be easily done using simple arithmetic. Using the MOD function and concatenating…
Key Takeaway: Book1 in Excel is a default workbook that opens up when a new workbook is created. However, it is a short-lived workbook. The Short-Lived issue with Book1 in Excel happens when the workbook disappears after closing Excel. To avoid losing Book1 in Excel, save and back up the workbook frequently, use the AutoSave…
Key Takeaway: Recording data entry time in Excel is vital for productivity and time management: Accurately tracking the time spent on data entry tasks can help individuals and organizations better allocate resources and prioritize tasks. The steps to record data entry time in Excel are simple: Open a new Excel sheet, create a data entry…
Key Takeaway: Non-contiguous ranges of cells in Excel refer to cells that are not adjacent or connected to each other. This allows for greater flexibility in organizing and analyzing data. The main difference between contiguous and non-contiguous ranges is that contiguous ranges refer to cells that are next to each other and form a continuous…
