Excel - IF Function using AND and OR
Posted by Chris Menard on 09/18/2023
One of my favorite functions is the IF function. The IF function allows you to use true and false conditions. For example, if the value in cell B2 is over $5,000, give them a 2% discount.
Excel - Getting started with Data Validation List
Posted by Chris Menard on 08/01/2023
Creating a Data Validation List is a great way to make sure you have "good" data. For example, I may type Human Resources as a department, but later in my data, I see HR. I know that HR and Human Resources are the same, but Excel doesn't.
Excel - Combine the SORT, UNIQUE, and COUNT functions
Posted on 01/27/2023
Excel has dynamic array functions. Two of the dynamic array function are SORT and UNIQUE. I will combine SORT and UNIQUE and also combine them with COUNT and the COUNTA functions. This came from a user that asked how many unique zip codes were in a spreadsheet.
Excel Import Data from the Web
Posted by Chris Menard on 01/18/2023
Excel allows you to pull data on a webpage into Excel. This is a great time-saving feature. Getting data from a webpage is done in Excel on the Data Tab using Get and Transform Data group, From Web command.
Excel - Turn on Multiple Filters in a PivotTable
Posted on 11/21/2022
Filter in PivotTables only allows one filter by default. To filter by more than one field, you need to turn on the PivotTable Option - Totals and Filters tab and check Allow multiple filters per field.
PivotTables - 3 Annoying Things FIXED!
Posted by Chris Menard on 11/16/2022
PivotTables are one of the best features in Excel. PivotTables allow you to summarize, analyze and chart complex data. There are 3 annoying things in PivotTables that users always ask me about.
Calculated Items in an Excel PivotTable
Posted by Chris Menard on 03/25/2022
Excel PivotTables have calculated fields and calculated items. In this video, I'm going to take a field called Year, which has 2022 and 2021 in it and create a calculated item.