How to Compare Two Sets of Data in Excel with AI

Do you need help reconciling data from two different workbooks in Excel? Today, I will show you how to make quick work of duplicate records.   While Excel is my go-to tool for making sense of data, this demo compares two Excel-based data sets using a brand-new tool,...

Tired of Nested IFs in Excel? Make this SWITCH!

The Nested IF Nightmare Every Excel worksheet starts innocent enough. You open the formula box and create a simple “if this, then that” formula. The logic is clean, but you need to add one more condition. And then another one. Next thing you know, you’re drowning in...

Learn about SQL joins using Excel

Why do we join tables in SQL? Tables that logically represent information are the foundation of relational databases. The ancient rules of database normalization remind us to arrange database tables to reduce redundancy and increase flexibility. An adequately...

Super Bowl Squares Template

Updated for Superbowl 57 This Version is unlocked, so be careful with the formulas. You have to press F9 to Regenerate the squares because calculations are set to manual. This spreadsheet is for educational purposes only. Please check your local gambling restrictions...
Excel Pros should learn SQL to pull their own data.

Excel Pros should learn SQL to pull their own data.

Let's discuss why Excel Users should learn SQL to pull their own data. First, we will answer the basic question, What is SQL? SQL stands for Structured Query language. It is used to manage structured information in database tables. Structured data is formatted for meaningful data retrieved to make informed business decisions. SQL allows an...

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VLOOKUP Reference and Quick Tips

VLOOKUP Reference and Quick Tips

Vlookup has been a leading feature of Microsoft Excel for a long time. For many users, its the first function they think of when opening a spreadsheet. Excel has several types of Lookups but VLOOKUP is the most commonly used of the bunch. Let this page be your one-stop shop to making the most of VLOOKUPs. All the VLOOKUP fundamentals are here...

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Stop Wasting Time Rewriting Formulas

Stop Wasting Time Rewriting Formulas

Stop Wasting Time Rewriting Formulas, Save everything in a Scriptionary When’s the last time you spent over fifteen minutes in Excel fumbling through the formula bar to recreate a formula you already know?  The cycle of anger and blame begins as you think “Why didn’t I just save the answer last time?". After first cursing at yourself, the...

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How to make Shareable Spreadsheets

How to make Shareable Spreadsheets

I want to share a really helpful concept with my Excel Shortcut readers. It's called Spreadsheet Shareability and it will definitely help you get recognition as an Excel Pro within your Organization. Have you noticed that certain Spreadsheets are shared and/or frequently used throughout organizations? On the other hand, there are worksheets...

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3 Important Reasons to Learn Excel shortcuts

3 Important Reasons to Learn Excel shortcuts

So why do you need to learn Excel shortcuts or any shortcuts for that matter? Let's go over three reasons, and an extra bonus reason of how learning shortcuts will help improve your life. **Reason 1** Saving Precious Time - To save the most time possible, pay close attention to the tasks where you most often reach for the mouse. Common mouse...

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The Top Five Technologies to Combine with Microsoft Excel

The Top Five Technologies to Combine with Microsoft Excel

Combine one of these Applications with Excel and Land a Job Right Now. Excel is still the number one application to learn for success in any business arena. Most professionals know this application isn’t going anywhere and have developed some degree of proficiency. To separate yourself from the competition, get versed in at least one of the...

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How to Become an Advanced Excel User (or Excel Guru)

How to Become an Advanced Excel User (or Excel Guru)

Speed up your Excel Guru Journey using the following techniques:
1) User Traditional Methods like Excel Tutorials, Training Classes, and Textbooks
2) Combine Excel Projects with Existing Passions
3) Follow the Existing Excel Gurus – Online and in Person
4) Make Sure to Practice a lot – Most effective to Reverse Engineer Great Spreadsheets
5) Master the Shortcuts
6) Teach Others about Excel
7) Create an Excel Related Business

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Painting Estimate Template

Painting Estimate Template

Estimate the Amount and Cost of your Next Paint Job Are you ready to start marking up all of the walls in your house with fresh paint? Before you go to the store to purchase the paint for your next job, try using this calculator for an accurate estimate of the paint amount and the Total Cost of the Job. How to Use this paint Estimator tool Start...

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