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
The latest rollout of Copilot in Excel brings an exciting new capability: the ability to effortlessly import data from various sources, including Word documents, PowerPoint files, PDFs, and external websites. This powerful feature promises to streamline your workflow and enhance your data analysis capabilities like never before. The Power of
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Introduction to Copilot in Excel Excel continues to evolve, and one of its most exciting new features is Copilot. This AI-powered assistant is revolutionizing the way we work with data, making complex tasks simpler and more intuitive. Today, we're going to explore how Copilot can help us combine
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Microsoft Excel is a powerhouse of features, yet many users are unaware of how much easier Copilot can make in their lives. Imagine having a personal assistant right within Excel, ready to provide insights, shortcuts, and solutions at your command. That's precisely what Copilot offers, and today, we&
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Efficiency and accuracy in data entry can significantly impact productivity. One of the best tools to achieve this in Excel is the Data Validation List feature. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and using Data Validation Lists to streamline your data entry tasks in Microsoft
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Microsoft has been extremely busy with new Teams features in November and December. Here is a quick overview of What's New. #1 - Improved People Search in Teams Microsoft has released the new Improved People Search feature in Microsoft Teams, which was rolled out in November 2024. I
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Excel's TOROW function is a powerful tool for data organization, allowing users to convert vertical data into a single horizontal row. This function is particularly useful when you need to reshape your data for analysis or presentation purposes. In this blog post, we'll explore how to
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Removing duplicates in Excel is a common task, but it can be challenging when the duplicates are running horizontally (left to right) instead of vertically. In this blog post, we'll explore an advanced Excel technique using Power Query to efficiently remove duplicates across rows. This method is particularly
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams has rolled out an enhanced people search feature, providing users with more efficient ways to find and filter content related to specific individuals. This update, released in November 2024, offers a streamlined approach to searching for messages, files, and conversations associated with team members. Let's explore
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook has introduced an exciting new feature called "Follow a Meeting." This innovative addition provides a solution for those times when you can't attend a meeting but still want to stay in the loop. Instead of simply declining or marking yourself as tentative, you now
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams has introduced a new feature that allows users to record and share the pronunciation of their names. This helpful tool can prevent mispronunciations and improve communication among colleagues. In this blog post, I'll walk through how to set up your name pronunciation and what others will
Microsoft Excel
Excel is a powerful tool used across various industries, and mastering its features can significantly boost your productivity. In this blog post, we'll explore five essential Excel tips that every user should know. These tips will help you work more efficiently and effectively with your spreadsheets. 1. Using
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The TOCOL function in Excel is a powerful tool for combining data from multiple columns into a single column.