Microsoft Excel Blog: Tutorials and How-Tos

Speed Up Data Entry and Accuracy with Excel Data Validation Lists

In today's fast-paced work environment, 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 Excel.

How to Remove Duplicates Running Left to Right in Excel Using Power Query

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 useful when dealing with complex data structures where traditional duplicate removal methods fall short.

5 Essential Excel Tips Everyone Should Know

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.

Become an Expert at Using the TOCOL Function in Excel to Merge Columns

The TOCOL function in Excel is a powerful tool for combining data from multiple columns into a single column.

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Copilot for Excel: Transforming Complex Data with Advanced Delimiter Separation

Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot revolutionizes Excel data management by automating complex tasks like delimiter separation. Explore the benefits and a step-by-step guide in our latest blog post.

Mastering Excel Slicers: A Comprehensive Guide

Excel slicers are powerful tools that enhance data filtering in Microsoft Excel, making it easier to visualize and analyze your data. In this blog, we will explore how to create and effectively use slicers, as well as their advantages and limitations in comparison to traditional filters.

Excel Focus Cell: Enhancing Active Cell Visibility and Navigation

Microsoft Excel has introduced an exciting new feature called Focus Cell, designed to improve the visibility of the active cell and enhance navigation within spreadsheets. This powerful tool highlights the current cell's row and column, making it easier to track your position in large datasets.

Mastering Loan Amortization: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Comparing Loans

In today's ever-changing financial landscape, understanding loan amortization is crucial for anyone considering a major purchase, particularly a home. With recent changes in interest rates, it's more important than ever to grasp how loan amortization works and how to compare different loan options.

Easily Combine Ranges with VSTACK and HSTACK in Excel

VSTACK and HSTACK are two great functions in Excel. We will use them to combine ranges.

Analyzing 50+ Years of Mortgage Rates in Excel: Insights and Trends

Understanding mortgage rates is crucial for anyone looking to buy a home or refinance their existing mortgage. In this comprehensive analysis, we'll dive deep into over 50 years of mortgage rate data using Microsoft Excel. We'll explore historical trends, calculate key statistics, and examine how changes in interest rates impact monthly payments.

Copilot in Excel: Conditional Formatting with Complex Functions

Copilot in Excel now supports Conditional Formatting with Formulas. This is an awesome feature. For example, Copilot can highlight an entire row where the State is Georgia and the city is Atlanta.