Excel tutorials, functions and advanced formula examples, page 20
How to use AutoFill in Excel - all fill handle options
This post looks at the AutoFill Excel feature. You will learn how to fill down series of numbers, dates and other data, create and use custom lists in Excel 2010, 2013 and lower. This article also lets you make sure you know everything about the fill handle, cause you may be surprised how powerful this tiny option is. Continue reading
How to use conditional formatting in Excel 2010, 2013 and 2016
The tutorial explains the basics of Excel conditional formatting feature. You will learn how to apply different formatting rules such as Icon Sets, Data Bars and Color Scales, how to do conditional formatting based on another cell, how to edit and copy your formatting rules in Excel 2007, 2010 and 2013. Continue reading
How to recover unsaved Excel file or restore its previous version
Do you want to protect your workbooks from unexpected computer crashes or power failures? This article explains how to recover unsaved files and restore previous versions of your workbook in Excel 2016 - 2010. You'll also learn different ways of file backup to your PC and to the cloud storage. Continue reading
How to make a Gantt chart in Excel 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019
See how you can quickly make a simple Gantt chart in Excel, where you can download advanced Excel Gantt chart templates or utilize the online Project Management Gantt Chart generator. Continue reading
How to delay email sending in Outlook (schedule emails)
In this article I’m going to tell you how scheduling Outlook emails can improve your time management skills. Besides learning to delay messages, you’ll find links to some helpful 3rd party add-ins for scheduling reoccurring emails. The steps below are for Outlook 2016, they will also work for other versions of Office. Continue reading
How to create labels from Excel using Mail Merge
This tutorial explains how to mail merge and print labels in all versions of Excel 2010 to 2019. You will learn how to properly prepare your Excel file to make mailing labels, set up the main label document in Word and save it for later usage. Continue reading
Excel: How to add a hyperlink to another sheet
In this article I'll show you 3 ways how you can add hyperlinks into your Excel workbook to easily navigate between numerous worksheets. You'll also learn how to change a link destination and modify its format. If you don't need a hyperlink any more, you'll see how to quickly remove it. Continue reading
How to mail merge from Excel to Word
Mail Merge from Excel to Word can be a real time-saver when it comes to sending large mailings. This tutorial provides an overview of the main features and explains how to do a mail merge from Excel to Word step-by-step. Continue reading
How to insert comments in Excel, add pictures, show/hide comments
In this article you'll find out how to add comments to Excel cells, show, hide and delete them. You'll also learn how to insert a picture in a comment and make your cell note more eye-catching by changing its font, shape and size. Continue reading
How to fill empty cells with 0, with value above/below in Excel
In this article, you’ll learn a trick to select all empty cells in an Excel spreadsheet at once and fill in blanks with value above / below, with zero or any other value. Continue reading
Convert CSV to Excel: how to import CSV files into Excel spreadsheets
In this article you will find 3 quick ways to convert CSV to Excel. You will also learn how to import multiple CSV files in a single workbook and how to handle the cases when some data from a CSV file isn't correctly displayed in an Excel sheet. Continue reading
4 ways for changing case in Excel 2016, 2013, 2010
In this article I'd like to tell you about different ways to change Excel uppercase to lowercase or proper case. You'll learn how to perform these tasks with the help of Excel lower/upper functions, VBA macros, Microsoft Word, and an easy-to-use add-in by Ablebits. Continue reading
How to convert Excel to CSV and export Excel files to CSV UTF-8 format
In this article we will investigate quick and efficient ways to export an Excel file to CSV and convert Excel spreadsheets to CSV UTF-8 format, keeping all special characters and foreign symbols intact. Continue reading
How to show and hide gridlines in Excel 2016, 2013, 2010
In the previous blog post we successfully solved the problem of Excel not printing gridlines. Today I’d like to dwell on another issue related to Excel grid lines. In this article you’ll learn how to show gridlines in an entire worksheet or in certain cells only, and how to hide lines by changing cells background or borders' color. Continue reading
How to add drop-down lists in Excel
Adding a drop-down list to your table is a preliminary that can save a lot of your time when working in Excel. If you want to make sure you use a limited set of values in some column, Excel data validation is exactly what you need. Watch this video to see how easy it is. Continue reading
How to make Excel print gridlines
One of the most common complaints about gridlines is that they are not printed by default. In this article you’ll learn how to print gridlines in Excel and get these faint lines brighter on a hard copy by changing the default gridline color. Continue reading
Send secure email in Outlook 2016 and 2013 using digital signature
Learn about Outlook digital signature, encrypting email connections with SSL, and other ways to send secure email messages in Outlook 2010 and 2013. Continue reading
Email encryption in Outlook - how to encrypt some or all messages with digital ID
Learn how to use Outlook email encryption to protect your email messages against unauthorized reading in Outlook 2016 and 2013. What Exchange hosted encryption is and how send secure encrypted emails between Outlook and other emails clients. Continue reading
6 Reasons Why Your VLOOKUP is Not Working
The VLOOKUP function is the most popular lookup and reference function in Excel. It is also one of the trickiest and the dreaded #N/A error message can be a common sight. This article will look at the 6 most common reasons why your VLOOKUP is not working. Continue reading
Writing persuasive request letters: business letter format, tips and samples
Do you know how to write business letters to convince your recipient to respond or act? And what is the correct letter format? Read the article to find the answers as well as examples of persuasive request letters such as character reference, letter of recommendation, request for information, donation /charity request and more. Continue reading
