Tables, named ranges, line breaks, modern functions, and helper columns make Excel formulas easier to read, audit, and fix.

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Have you ever stared at a sprawling Excel spreadsheet, wondering how to make sense of the chaos? For many, Excel formulas feel like a secret language, powerful yet elusive. But here’s the truth: ...

Have you ever found yourself staring at a sprawling Excel spreadsheet, overwhelmed by rows and columns of data that seem impossible to manage? You’re not alone. Despite its reputation as a workplace ...

The simplest way to start documenting Excel formulas like a coder is by using the N () function. Although its primary job is to convert non-numeric values into numbers, it has a hidden quirk: because ...

Not everyone is an Excel spreadsheet expert and you may not always know how to write the formulas you need for a given data set. If you're having trouble figuring out the right formula for your data ...

Combining or merging the first and last names in an Excel spreadsheet or workbook requires using the CONCAT and Ampersand functions or formulas. You can also use ...

While Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful spreadsheet applications, it’s also the most intimidating tool in the Microsoft Office suite. If you’ve never used Excel before or are just a bit ...

How to turn complex formulas into easy-to-use custom functions using LAMBDA() in Excel Your email has been sent LAMBDA functions are new to Microsoft Excel. With LAMBDA functions, you can turn a ...

How to take advantage of the Name box in Microsoft Excel Your email has been sent Scrolling around a large sheet can be tedious, awkward, and occasionally, even fruitless because you simply can’t find ...

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