Chris Menard is a Microsoft MVP. He is certified in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. His YouTube videos have over 25 million views.
Microsoft Excel
Table of Contents * đ Why this method works and when I use it * đ Setting up the table * đ Extract distinct values with UNIQUE * âď¸ Sort the unique list with SORT * đ˘ Count occurrences using COUNTIF * â Why tables beat ranges for this task * đ When to use this instead of a pivot table * đ§ Quick checklist to
Writing formulas in Excel can be time-consuming and challenging, even for experienced users. Selecting the right function, referencing the correct cells, and ensuring proper syntax often slows down workflows and leads to errors. Many users spend extra time troubleshooting mistakes, searching for examples, or trying to recall the exact formula
Microsoft Excel
I tested how well Excel's formula completion with Copilot handles a multi-step calculation that would normally require a nested function. The goal was simple: calculate profit by subtracting the total cost of units sold from total revenue, with unit costs stored in a separate lookup table. Instead of
Privacy
Microsoft Teams has a great Copilot feature. A Microsoft 365 license is required for this feature. In a Teams meeting, I need AI assistance during a conversation, but the participants do not want the call recorded or transcribed. There are plenty of situations where privacy matters: a vendor asks for
November 4, 2025 Microsoft MVP and productivity expert Chris Menard will be presenting a highly anticipated session titled âExecutive Insights: Harnessing Excel for Strategic Analysisâ at the EA Ignite Conference, held at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. This premier event, running from November 3â5, 2025, is tailored for executive assistants
Microsoft 365
Chris Menard will present âMastering Microsoft 365 Copilotâ at EA Ignite in Nashville on Nov 3, 2025. Learn how Copilot boosts productivity in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams during this hands-on session.
Microsoft Teams
How to use the newly returned feature that lets you save Chat and Channel Messages in Teams so you can keep important conversations at your fingertips.
Microsoft OneDrive
OneDrive Request Files feature allows you to collect files from people inside or outside your organization, without letting those people see anyone elseâs uploads.
Microsoft Teams
As a Microsoft MVP and certified trainer, Iâm always excited to share the latest productivity tools that help you work smarter. If youâre a frequent Microsoft Teams user, youâll be thrilled to hear about the new Teams Follow Threads feature rolling out in public preview as of
Microsoft Outlook
Managing emails efficiently is crucial, especially when it comes to handling attachments. I demonstrate an exciting new feature that has rolled out in Microsoft Outlookâs Copilot â the ability to summarize Outlook attachments with Copilot. While Copilot has long been capable of summarizing email bodies, this new enhancement now extends
Microsoft Copilot
If you're a Microsoft 365 Copilot user, you're in for a treat. This tool offers a feature that can significantly streamline your workflow by turning a simple list of names into a comprehensive list of email addresses. In this article, we'll explore how to
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration tool, but navigating through numerous teams and channels can sometimes be overwhelming. In this guide, we'll explore how you can streamline your experience by focusing on channels alone, without the clutter of team names. This is particularly useful for users who want