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Jeff Lenning
Creating an interactive Excel dashboard doesn’t have to be complicated. With just a few steps, we can transform raw data into a dynamic, easy-to-read report that updates automatically as new data comes in. In this guide, we’ll walk through the process of building an Excel dashboard using pivot tables, pivot charts, and a timeline filter.…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wondered how to track your loan payments and balances, you’re in the right place! In this post, we’ll walk through how to get, use, and customize a free loan amortization schedule template directly from within Microsoft Excel. Let’s dive in! Video Step 1: Downloading the Free Amortization Schedule Template Did you know…
Read MoreAre you ready to save hours of manual work each week? In this guide, we’ll explore how to automate your workflow in Excel using tools like Power Query, Pivot Tables, and Pivot Charts. Best of all, you don’t need to be a coding wizard to get started. By the end, you’ll know how to effortlessly…
Read MoreToday, we’re tackling an interesting challenge: How to add a fixed value to the first day of each month between a start and end date. We’ll explore three approaches, ranging from detailed to concise, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Video Step-by-step Tutorial The task is straightforward: We’ll walk through…
Read MoreWhen working with drop down lists in Excel, creating dependent drop downs that dynamically adapt based on a primary choice is both powerful and time-saving. This post walks through setting up rows of dependent drop downs and concludes with a method to notify users when a secondary choice becomes invalid. Let’s dive in! Video Step-by-step…
Read MoreHello, Excel enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a neat trick: automatically formatting input cells based on whether they meet specific criteria. The goal? Identify and format cells where the first digit of the input is a “4.” But, you can apply this same technique to other criteria. By the end of this post, you’ll have a clear…
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how to set up checkboxes in Excel that check themselves automatically based on the value of another cell? Whether you’re tracking tasks, orders, or reviews, Excel’s checkbox feature can streamline your process. In this blog post, we’ll walk through step-by-step examples to create self-checking checkboxes. Let’s dive in! Video Step-by-step Tutorial…
Read MoreHi there! Today, we’re diving into the following Excel question: How do I highlight incorrect answers in a worksheet? It’s a great topic because conditional formatting is such a powerful tool for visualizing data in real time. Whether you’re creating a quiz, a workbook for training, or just need to check values against an answer…
Read MoreRemoving duplicates in Excel is a common task, but what if you want more control than the Remove Duplicates command provides? Maybe you need a formula to handle duplicates dynamically. In this guide, we’ll cover how to remove duplicates from a single column, handle multiple columns, and use formulas for various scenarios like summing, finding…
Read MoreIn this post, we’ll dive into the following Excel question: How do you sum positive values between two dates? Using the SUMIFS function, we’ll walk through three exercises to build a solution step by step. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to sum data based on multiple conditions. Let’s get started!…
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