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How to Retrieve Latitude and Longitude in Excel from City and State This is the first post in a larger 3-part weather forecasting series we’ll build together. Along the way, we’ll sharpen our skills with the WEBSERVICE and FILTERXML functions, as well as utilize Power Query in upcoming tutorials. In this initial post, we’ll take…
Wouldn’t it be great if Excel could automatically generate a list of public holidays based on a single year input? And even better, have that holiday table update all related formulas and schedules across your workbook? Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to build in this post—an automatic calendar in Excel with public holidays, dynamically…
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…
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…
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 has just introduced one of the most impactful updates to PivotTables in recent memory: Auto Refresh. If you’ve ever relied heavily on PivotTables for financial reports, dashboards, or data summaries, this new feature is a game changer. In this guide, we’ll walk step-by-step through how to enable and use PivotTable auto refresh in Excel,…
If you’ve ever wished Excel could just “do the work for you,” then Microsoft Copilot might be exactly what you need. This AI-powered assistant can generate formulas, analyze data, apply formatting, and even explain complex calculations—all with simple, natural-language commands. Want to access Copilot? Check out this Microsoft Office 365 Bundle which includes Copilot, Excel,…