Analyze Each Character in Excel using the Triad of Indirect(), Row() & Mid()

Today I am going to give you a powerful formula cocktail. The less-used INDIRECT() and ROW() function together with the MID() function can create a magnificent concoction. This triad enables you to get into the contents in a cell. and analyze each character separately. For example, suppose you have Excel123 in a cell, and you want …

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Creating a Searchable Drop Down list in Excel – Step by Step Guide

We all use Google as a part of our daily routine. One of its features is search suggestion, where Google acts smart and gives us a list of suggestions while we are typing. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a searchable drop-down list in Excel – i.e., a drop-down list that will show the matching …

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Highlight EVERY Other ROW in Excel (using Conditional Formatting)

Below is the complete written tutorial, in case you prefer reading over watching a video. Conditional Formatting in Excel can be a great ally in while working with spreadsheets. A trick as simple as the one to highlight every other row in Excel could immensely increase the readability of your data set. And it is as …

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Format Numbers as Text in a Drop Down List in Excel

A few days ago, I was working on creating an Excel dashboard. I had to create a number of drop-downs with the options ranging from 1 to 5. To make it more user-friendly, I also wanted to give an option of ‘Not Selected’, when a user does not want to make a selection in the drop …

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[Quick Tip] How to Copy a Worksheet in Excel

A lot of times we need to make a copy of a worksheet in Excel. Maybe you want to create a back-up worksheet, or you want to create a new worksheet but don’t want to redo the formatting.  The long (and inefficient) way is: This will create a copy of the worksheet. While this is …

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Excel Advanced Filter – A Complete Guide with Examples

Excel Advanced Filter is one of the most underrated and under-utilized features that I have come across. If you work with Excel, I am sure you have used (or at least heard about the regular excel filter). It quickly filters a data set based on selection, specified text, number or other such criteria. In this …

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What is Intersect Operator in Excel and How to Use it

Intersect Operator in Excel can be used to find the intersecting value(s) of two lists/ranges. This an unusual operator as it is represented by a space character (yes that’s right). If you use a space character in between two ranges, then it becomes the Intersect operator in Excel. Intersect Operator in Excel You can use Intersect …

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