Key Takeaways: Empty rows can cause errors and inconsistencies in Excel data, it is important to identify and remove them before proceeding with data analysis or presentation. There are two simple methods to remove empty rows: manual method of selecting and deleting empty rows and using Excel functions such as filters, sorting, and formulas. To…
Key Takeaway: Locating relevant workbooks can be done using various search methods such as searching by file name, file type, and keyword. Being able to search efficiently can help save time and effort when working with multiple workbooks. The advanced find and replace feature in Excel can be utilized to easily find and replace specific…
Key Takeaway: Resetting your toolbars to their default in Excel can help fix issues with missing or misplaced commands, and improve your overall productivity by streamlining your workflow. Accessing the list of commands and customizing the quick access toolbar are important steps to take before resetting your toolbars, as this will allow you to save…
Key Takeaway: Controlling the number of digits in Excel can increase accuracy and reduce errors. Utilizing custom number formatting and advanced techniques like displaying leading zeros and hiding negative values can enhance the precision in calculations and analysis. Using formulas with specific digits like rounding and truncating can help generate more accurate results and save…
Key Takeaway: Stepping through a macro with a visible worksheet in Excel allows you to monitor and debug the code in real-time, ensuring that it executes properly and produces the desired results. To step through a macro, open the Visual Basic Editor, select the macro, and set breakpoints at key points in the code. Use…
Key Takeaway: Entering numbers directly in cells is the easiest and most basic method for adding data to Excel. Simply click on the cell and type in the number. Excel formulas can be used to perform calculations using numbers entered into other cells. They can be created by typing “=” in the cell followed by…
Key Takeaway: Changing shading in Excel is a useful tool to visually highlight changes in values within a column or row of a spreadsheet and make it easier to read and understand the data. To apply conditional formatting to cells with changed column values, select the data range and choose the “New Rule” option from…
Key Takeaway: Adding drop shadows to cells in Excel can enhance the visual appeal of the spreadsheet and make it easier to read. By following the steps to enable the Developer tab, access the VBA editor, and add the Drop Shadow function, users can create a macro to quickly apply drop shadows to their desired…
Key Takeaway: AutoCorrect in Excel has limitations: While AutoCorrect can save time and improve accuracy, it has limitations in terms of the number of entries it can store and the types of entries it can handle. Customize AutoCorrect to increase its capacity: By customizing AutoCorrect entries, users can increase its capacity to handle more entries…
Key Takeaway: Styles in Excel can be used to quickly apply formatting to multiple cells, making it easier to create professional-looking spreadsheets. Custom styles can be created by applying cell formatting to a selection of cells and saving the formatting as a new style, allowing for future use with just a click. Existing styles can…