Posts Tagged 'Excel tips', page 17
How to enter the same data (formula) into all selected cells at a time
In this quick tip you will learn about 2 fast ways to enter the same formula or text into several Excel cells at a time. It is very useful if you need to insert the formula to all cells in a column or fill all blank cells in a table with the same value (e.g. "N/A"). Both tricks work in Microsoft Excel 2013, 2010, 2007 and lower. Continue reading
How to merge two Excel Worksheets by partial cell match
This article will show you how to quickly merge data from two Excel tables when there are no exact matches in your key columns, e.g. your unique ID in the first table may make up the first five characters of the ID column in your second table. I have tested all the solutions I present in this article, they work in Excel 2016-2007. Continue reading
How remove multiple (all) hyperlinks from Excel worksheets at a time
In this short article, I'll show you how you can quickly remove all unwanted hyperlinks from an Excel worksheet at once and prevent their occurrence in the future. The solution works in all Excel versions starting from Excel 2003 through modern Excel 2013 and Excel 2016. Continue reading
How to Add a Watermark to a Worksheet in Excel
Do you still think that you can’t add a watermark to your Excel worksheet? I have to say that you are all abroad. You can mimic watermarks in Excel 2010 and 2013 using the HEADER & FOOTER TOOLS. Do you wonder HOW? Read the article below! Continue reading
How to automatically highlight duplicates in Excel once something has been typed
This article will show you how to avoid duplicates in your table columns using built-in Excel tools. The solution works for Excel 2013, 2010, 2007, and it will take you just a few minutes to apply it to your table. Continue reading
Video how to: consolidate duplicate rows keeping unique data only
Watch our 2 minute video to learn how you can quickly merge duplicate rows into one using Combine Rows Wizard add-in. Continue reading
How to compare two columns in Excel and delete duplicates (highlight, color, move)
It will take you about 10 minutes to read this article and in the next 5 minutes (or even faster if you choose the 2nd solution described in the article :) you will easily compare two Excel columns for duplicates and remove or highlight the found dupes. Okay, the countdown is started! Continue reading
How to sort in Excel by row, column names and in custom order
In this article I will show you how to sort Excel data by several columns, by column names and by values in any row. Also, you will learn how to sort data in non-standard ways, when sorting in alphabetical or numerical order does not work. Continue reading
Two best ways to convert numbers to words in Excel
In this article I will show you two quick and free ways to convert currency numbers into English words in Excel 2019, 2016, 2013 and other versions. Continue reading
How to save Excel chart as image, copy or export it to Word & PowerPoint
In this article you will learn 4 quick ways to save your Excel chart as an image (.jpg, .png, bmp. etc.), copy or export it to another file such as a Word document or PowerPoint presentation. Continue reading
How to disable Animation in Excel 2013
At first sight, Excel 2013 seems to have a more modern and stylish interface with animated movement of the selection box, smooth zooming and fluid switching between menus and worksheets, it looks cool! But if you have a slow computer you might find the animation annoying because all it will do for you is slow down the working process in the program. I've surfed different support forums and blogs to share all the discovered solutions with you. Continue reading
How to open Excel files in separate windows
Tasks that seem to be non-standard, sometimes appear to be very popular. Opening Excel 2010 or 2007 workbooks in different windows is one of them. I've read all the complaints and solutions on the Office forums, and this post will try to provide the summary of the easiest ways to go. Continue reading
How to freeze header rows in Excel
With new Excel capacity to hold a million rows and numerous columns with numbers, it is easy to lose the connection between the value and its meaning on line 26935. This is one of the reasons Excel keeps the commonsense "Freeze" feature for you. It allows you to keep track of the data you are looking at without having to scroll back and forth to see the column or row labels. Continue reading
How to avoid automatic data formatting in Excel
Excel is a helpful program when you have standard tasks and standard data. Once you want to go your non-standard-Excel way, some frustration is involved. Especially when we have large data sets. I came across one of such formatting issues when I dealt with our customers' tasks in Excel. Continue reading
Tutorial with Excel examples about Macros
Many people think that it is extremely hard to learn Excel Macros, but it is not. This article contains some nice and simple Examples to automate your daily tasks in Excel... Continue reading
How to rotate Excel charts or worksheets: quick tip
Certain worksheets or charts may look much better if you change their orientation. So in today’s how-to article we’ll have a look at how to rotate Excel table or chart. Continue reading
Enter multiple lines in a single Excel cell
When you have a lot of text in your Excel cells it can be a good idea to show it on more than one line. But how? Every time you enter text into a cell it longs to be on one line however long it is. Here is how you can insert more than one line into one cell on your worksheet... Continue reading
Microsoft Excel Charts: Tips, Tricks and Techniques
Some tips, tricks and techniques for better looking charts in Microsoft Excel. Continue reading
Bring classic toolbar back to Office 2010, 2007
If you use Microsoft Office 2007/2010 and you are still not used to the new interface, or the Ribbon is the only reason that stops you from upgrading, here are several suggestions how to integrate the old and the new and get familiar command bars in Office 2007-2010... Continue reading
View Excel workbooks side by side
You’d like to compare two Excel worksheets and need to open and see them side by side. However simple it may seem, each time they appear in the same window. That’s frustrating! So we will show you how to view two Excel files (.xls or .xlsx) side by side in this step by step tip. Continue reading
