How to Convert Formulas to Values in Excel

You may need to convert formulas to Values in Excel if you work with a lot of dynamic or volatile formulas. For example, if you use the Excel TODAY function to insert the current date in a cell, and you leave it as a formula, it will update itself if you open the workbook the next …

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Count Unique Values in Excel Using COUNTIF Function

In this tutorial, you will learn how to count unique values in Excel using formulas (COUNTIF and SUMPRODUCT functions). How to Count Unique Values in Excel Let’s say we have a data set as shown below: For the purpose of this tutorial, I will name the range A2:A10 as NAMES. Going forward we will use …

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How to Merge Cells in Excel Without Losing Data

There are various ways you can merge cells in Excel. One of the most used ways is using the Merge & Center option in the Home tab. The issue with using Merge & Center is that it can merge the cells, but not the text within these cells (i.e., you lose some data when you …

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How to Enable Conditional Data Entry in Excel using Data Validation

Excel is more than a data entry tool. But if you only talk about data entry in Excel, it’s a damn good one. Using the data validation, you can enable data entry in cell(s) based on a predefined condition. Conditional Data Entry in Excel Using Data Validation Here are a few examples of conditional data …

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Excel To Do List Template – 4 Examples (FREE Download)

You start your day. Plan some tasks. Write it down somewhere and start working on it. When it’s way past your work time, you think about that to-do list (stare at it if you have it written) and curse the world for not having enough time in the day. Sounds familiar? If you are nodding …

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Strikethrough Text in Excel – Keyboard Shortcut and Examples

What comes to your mind when you see text with a strikethrough in Excel (something as shown below)? In most cases, it means that the task or activity has been completed and has been checked off. Those who work with Microsoft Word use this extensively, and there is a strikethrough icon right there in the …

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How to Use Multiple Criteria in Excel COUNTIF and COUNTIFS Function

Excel has many functions where a user needs to specify a single or multiple criteria to get the result. For example, if you want to count cells based on multiple criteria, you can use the COUNTIF or COUNTIFS functions in Excel. This tutorial covers various ways of using a single or multiple criteria in COUNTIF …

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