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Document formulas in Excel like code with N() function

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 ...

Use Microsoft Excel data types to save unnecessary typing

If you’ve ever doing an assignment for work or study that requires you to display information about a country, you could ...
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I use these 3 Excel formulas to automate my boring chores

Life is hectic, and juggling dozens of apps for the "must-do" chores adds to the noise. Since I already work in Excel daily, I've expanded its use to automate three of my most boring tasks. These ...
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How to master Excel: From beginner to pro

Here we will go through how Excel is structured, where you will find important and smart functions, and various peculiarities you should know. In short, we’ll show you how to make the program work for ...
PC Gamer

Microsoft launches Copilot AI function in Excel, but warns not to use it in 'any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility'

Certain Windows 365 Copilot users now have access to a new feature in Excel that lets you use Microsoft's Copilot AI to generate formulas, but you might want to be careful how you use it. Microsoft is ...
ZDNet

Excel's new Copilot function turns your prompts into formulas - how to try it

A new COPILOT function in Excel lets you use AI in a formula. The new skill is now available to Microsoft 365 insiders. Reduces some of the complexity involved in creating formulas. Get more in-depth ...
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This Excel Trick Will Change How You Use Formulas Forever

Have you ever stared at a tangled web of Excel formulas, wondering if there’s a better way to make sense of it all? For many, Excel’s LAMBDA function feels like a cryptic puzzle—powerful but ...
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Does Thermal Paste Expire? Here's How To Tell If Yours Is Safe To Use

Can you just keep using the same tub of thermal paste over and over, or does it eventually expire? The answer is more complicated than it might seem at first glance. Yes, thermal paste does expire, ...
CNET

How to Use AI in Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets

I discovered artificial intelligence tool GPT Excel in my quest to cut down on all the busywork it takes to create and update spreadsheets. Carly Quellman, aka Carly Que, is a multimedia strategist ...
JournalofAccountancy

How to use Excel’s AGGREGATE Function

Q. Could you explain how the AGGREGATE function works in Excel? A. AGGREGATE is possibly the most versatile function in Excel. Think of it as an advanced version of the SUBTOTAL function that offers ...
JournalofAccountancy

How to use Excel’s UNIQUE Function

Q. Could you explain how the UNIQUE function works in Excel? A. Excel’s UNIQUE is a dynamic array function that can be an essential tool for data analysts and accountants. This function allows users ...