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Jeff Lenning
Manually searching for currency exchange rates is a thing of the past. With Excel’s smart integrations, we can now pull real-time foreign exchange data into our workbooks using built-in features and free web APIs. Whether we are looking up current rates or building a currency converter, Excel has all the tools we need to get…
Have you ever wanted Excel to automatically return the City and State when simply entering a ZIP code? In this guide, we’ll explore three reliable methods to make that magic happen. Using Excel Copilot, Power Query, and traditional Excel functions, we’ll show how to pull accurate location data from a ZIP code using a live…
By the end of this post, you’ll be able to enter a zip code into a cell and Excel will automatically populate the city and state cells! Specifically, we’ll use Excel’s WEBSERVICE and COPILOT functions. Think of this as combining the power of AI with Excel’s brilliant data connectivity. Video Overview of the Solution This…
Working with ZIP code data in Excel just got easier. With Power Query and a free web service, we can automatically retrieve city, state, and country details associated with any U.S. ZIP code. This approach is extremely helpful for users managing form inputs, mailing lists, or regional datasets who want to automate the lookup process…
Imagine being able to type a zip code into a cell in Excel and have the corresponding city and state automatically fill in. No manual entry, no lookup tables … just a smart, seamless automation. In this walkthrough, we’ll explore how to tap into a free zip code API using Excel’s WEBSERVICE function, and then…
Did you know Excel can be your new favorite Sudoku playground? That’s right! Using a clever combination of formulas, Power Query, or the COPILOT function, we can dynamically generate Sudoku puzzles and solutions directly within our workbooks. In this article, we’ll explore three powerful methods that bring Sudoku to life right inside Excel. Plus, we’ll…
Did you know Excel can fetch a brand-new Sudoku puzzle with a click of the refresh button? In this tutorial, we’re diving into how to tap into an online Sudoku API and use Power Query to turn that data into a styled and playable puzzle and solution right inside Excel. Even if you’re not much…
We’re always on the lookout for ways to automate repetitive tasks in Excel. And today, we’re diving into something a bit more fun: building Sudoku puzzles in Excel with the COPILOT and WEBSERVICE functions. Whether you’re a puzzle enthusiast or just looking to expand your Excel skills using its latest AI tools, this practical walkthrough…
Microsoft Excel’s new COPILOT function brings the power of large language models (LLMs) directly into the worksheet. Unlike the Copilot chat pane, the COPILOT function allows us to perform natural language tasks right in the grid, just like any native Excel function. In this post, we’ll walk through how to use the COPILOT function to…
Did you know we can auto-generate Sudoku puzzles right inside Excel, without manually entering grid layouts? With the WEBSERVICE function and a little help from a Sudoku API, we can create both a playable Sudoku puzzle and its corresponding solution dynamically. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show how to make a Sudoku board using Excel’s…