Using Autocomplete With Disjointed Lists In Excel

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…

Finding Unknown Links In Excel

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…

Incrementing Numeric Portions Of Serial Numbers In Excel

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…

Stepping Through A Non-Contiguous Range Of Cells In Excel

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…