If you use Excel regularly for studying or work that requires a spreadsheet to be filled with data-driven information, then you know it can be quite difficult and time-consuming to decipher — even more so for those who are not familiar with analytical-based data. Whether spreadsheets are complicated or not, the fact remains that graphs…
Apple Numbers is a convenient spreadsheet application included with macOS, iOS, and iPadOS for free. While this makes it handy for Apple users, it can make it difficult to share a workbook with a non-Apple user. Contents Convert Numbers to Excel on Mac Convert Numbers to Excel on iPhone and iPad Because you can use…
Google Sheets is a versatile tool that can pick up and run with any existing spreadsheets from applications like Microsoft Excel. You can even convert existing Excel spreadsheets to Google Sheet documents. Whether you’re looking to continue working in Sheets or want the improved ease of collaboration and sharing that Sheets offers for that particular…
Implementing a drop-down list in Excel is a quick and efficient way to choose predefined data. In the process, you’re able to save time from manually entering such data into a given spreadsheet. Drop-down lists are perfect for several purposes, such as inputting information into a form. Contents Create a drop-down list by selecting a…
If you’re using Microsoft Office on your Windows PC, then you might want to keep your eye out for potential new security issues. Microsoft has just backtracked on a decision it made earlier in 2022, and will no longer be blocking Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros in Office files by default across Word, PowerPoint,…
When working with a spreadsheet, shortcuts and tips that help you complete tasks faster or better are invaluable. Similar to ways to improve your workflow in Microsoft Word, Excel has its own set of helpful tricks. Contents Perform paste special operations Learn to love functions Use quick analysis to add formats, charts, totals, and tables…
Turning data into percentages can give you a new insight, or make summarising heaps of data that bit easier. Calculating percentages is easy with a calculator, but it’s even easier if you have a tool to automatically calculate percentages for you. This is where the percentage formula in Excel can give you the answer you…
The IF function is one of the most commonly used functions in Microsoft Excel. With it, you can test a value to see if it meets criteria. If it does, then display one result and if it doesn’t, then display a different result. This is basically an If, Then scenario. Contents The IF function formula…
The concatenate function may not be as well known as other common Excel features such as IF and VLOOKUP, but it’s still effective, even though it performs a more simple function in nature. Concatenate merges the data you have inserted into columns into its own cell or column. For example, you could combine columns detailing…
The VLOOKUP function is a very popular function when dealing with large Excel directories or databases. It allows the user to quickly find targeted information about a specific entry without needing to look through the entire spreadsheet. Contents Understanding the VLOOKUP pathing Important notes to remember Recommended Videos Difficulty Moderate Duration 20 minutes What You…