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Added by Microsoft in 2016, the IFS function replaces the need for multiple nested IF statements. You can put all your conditions (percentage grade cutoffs in this example) in one function, making it easier to follow.
Supplementing spreadsheet data with visual representation aids the user in identifying trends and patterns that may not be evident otherwise.
We're happy to report that Microsoft has now brought back real-time stock prices, but they are available only in Office 365, and the steps for creating such a link are different.
An issue stems from the use of a European-style date format rather than a U.S.-style date format as your default Windows setting.
Instead of pressing the Change button for each misspelled word in the document, you can correct all of your misspelled cities as larger blocks of corrections.
This action will remove all links from your workbook but leave your formulas intact so your recipients can still edit the data to produce “what-if ” scenarios for deeper analysis.
Excel has announced a new array-based function called SORT, which can be used to sort data in one or more columns without involving a manual sort process or a complicated macro process.
In addition to the new SORT function, you may also find the new FILTER and UNIQUE array functions useful.
This article offers tricks to make you more efficient and effective with the spreadsheet application.
I've compiled a list of a dozen Excel tricks that will help any CPA become more efficient and effective.
Handy Excel shortcuts from Technology Q&A author J. Carlton Collins, CPA.
The days of downloading and installing the prerelease beta version of Microsoft Excel are gone, but you can still install the latest prerelease beta features for free.
When it comes to producing financial statements and reports in Excel, here are a few formatting rules that may help the reports appear more professional.
Correcting an item from July 2018, "Microsoft Office: Rounding Time in Excel."
The 2019 version of Excel contains a wide assortment of new and improved features and capabilities. Here's a look at 12 of those upgrades.
How to use Microsoft Excel's built-in Scenario Manager tool.
How to create an automated list of worksheet names in Excel -- and add a table of contents.
How to use Excel's Camera tool to achieve the effect of multiple chart types.
Excel skills are an essential part of the accounting curriculum, but they’re not always the easiest topic to teach.
How to insert an image into an Excel cell.
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