Tutorials, videos, useful tips for Excel, Outlook and Google Sheets

How to create timeline for Excel pivot tables and charts

You've got your data organized in a pivot table and are ready to dig in, but there is a catch – it has a time element. Maybe it's sales figures over months or project deadlines scattered throughout the year. How do you make sense of it all without drowning in numbers? The answer is timelines! Continue reading

How to make pivot charts in Excel

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by a large and cluttered spreadsheet, you're not alone. Fortunately, Excel pivot charts provide an easy way to create stunning visualizations of your data. Pivot charts are like magic: they let you summarize, analyze and explore your data with just a few clicks. Continue reading

How to use Copilot in Excel with examples

In the world of spreadsheet software, Excel has long reigned as the go-to tool for crunching numbers and analyzing data. But what of you had a smart assistant helping you navigate Excel's vast capabilities, giving you expert advice and quick insights. Continue reading

XLOOKUP vs INDEX MATCH in Excel: which is better and faster?

One of the most common tasks in Excel is to look up values in a table based on some criteria. In the past, Excel users relied on the VLOOKUP function for this job. However, it had its fair share of limitations, leading savvy Excel enthusiasts to craft a more resilient solution using the INDEX MATCH combination. Continue reading

XLOOKUP vs VLOOKUP in Excel: differences and advantages

If you work with Excel, you probably know how useful the VLOOKUP function is. But did you know that there is a newer and more powerful function called XLOOKUP that can do even more? In this tutorial, we will compare these two functions and see how they differ in syntax, functionality and performance. Continue reading

Excel XLOOKUP with multiple criteria

In Excel, there's this awesome function called XLOOKUP, which makes it really easy to find specific values in your tables. And guess what? It doesn't just look for one thing, it can also search using different conditions, so you can get exactly what you need from your data. Continue reading

Chat GPT for Outlook email writing

In today's professional world where people rely on email communication for various purposes, email writing is a vital skill. Whether you are sending a proposal, follow-up, meeting invite, or thank-you note, you want to make sure your message is clear, concise, and courteous. Continue reading

How to create an email group (contact group) in Outlook

Ever wish there was a better way to keep in touch with your favorite people? Outlook email groups can facilitate your communication with work pals, project partners, or your weekend squad. Just create a group, add your contacts, and boom – you're ready to send emails with a single click. Continue reading

Block Outlook emails: from certain countries, with specific words

In the modern digital era, our inboxes are essential hubs for both work and personal communications. Unfortunately, they often become cluttered with unwanted messages from unknown senders, annoying newsletters, unwelcome solicitations, or even potential phishing attempts. To safeguard yourself from online threats and scams, it's important to keep these suspicious messages out of your inbox. Continue reading

How to redo in Excel: comprehensive guide

As you work on complex spreadsheets in Excel, you may find yourself making changes, undoing them, and sometimes needing to re-apply your actions again. The Redo function is a handy feature that allows you to reverse the effects of an "undo" and restore your spreadsheet to a specific point in time. Continue reading

How to insert emoji and smiley in Outlook

In today's digital age, online communication has evolved far beyond mere words. We've found creative ways to express our emotions, humor, and personality by using small images known as "emojis" or "smileys". Microsoft Outlook has adapted to this trend, letting us incorporate emojis into emails. Continue reading

Excel Quick Analysis tool with examples

Microsoft Excel is a powerful spreadsheet application that can handle various types of data, but sometimes, you need to quickly get insights from your without diving deep into complex functions and formulas. That's where the Quick Analysis tool comes into play. Continue reading

Power Query in Excel tutorial: how to get, use and auto-refresh

Here's the conundrum - how can we import, transform, and analyze data in Excel without spending hours on manual manipulations? The solution is Power Query, an invaluable tool for any data analyst, saving hours of time, reducing manual errors, and transforming an unruly informational chaos into a harmonious symphony of insights. Continue reading

Adding second axis in Excel: chart with two X or Y axes

In Excel graphs, you're used to having one horizontal and one vertical line to display your data. But things can get a bit tricky when you're dealing with different types of data, like numbers and percentages, or when you want to compare two sets of data that don't quite match up in terms of time or size. This is where a second axis comes into play. Continue reading

How to extract first line in Excel cell

In the world of data analysis, Excel stands as a powerful tool that offers various features to optimize complex tasks. One such task is extracting specific content from a cell, a technique that can prove invaluable in managing and presenting data efficiently. Continue reading

How to omit / remove the first line in Excel cell

When dealing with multi-line data in Excel, you may come across scenarios where you need to omit the first line of text from a cell. This could be to remove headers or unnecessary information from imported data, clean up data for analysis, or simply extract relevant information. Continue reading

How to undo in Excel: shortcut, multiple actions, not working

Whether you're a seasoned Excel user who has been navigating spreadsheets for years or just starting to explore its capabilities, knowing how to correct mistakes without unnecessary hassle is essential. Excel's Undo function is like a safety net, allowing you to backtrack and make adjustments without fear of losing vital information or wasting time. Continue reading

How to select alternate columns in Excel

Excel, the go-to spreadsheet software for data enthusiasts and professionals, offers several methods to select columns based on specific criteria. While many are familiar with the standard techniques, there exist lesser-known but more efficient variations to accomplish this task. Continue reading