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Excel to allow entry of items not in the pull-down (drop-down) list

When using the pull-down entry function in Excel with the default settings, if you try to enter an item that is not in the list prepared for entry, an error message like the one shown below will appear and you will not be able to enter the item. In such a case, you can either allow any item to be entered, or display a message...

2025.06.11

Excel Functions

Linking two pull-downs (drop-downs) without macros (when reflected in multiple rows) Excel (Excel)

A must-see for those who want to create Excel linked multi-row dropdowns! This article explains in detail how to link multi-row dropdowns without macros. In fact, it can be easily achieved with the INDIRECT function and named ranges. Reading this article will enable you to create efficient spreadsheets.

2025.06.09

Excel Functions

How to Disable the Copilot Icon in Excel (4 Simple Ways)

Many of you may have recently started seeing a "Copilot" icon like the one above in Excel. Copilot has many convenient features, but it can be annoying when it constantly pops up every time you select a cell. So, this time...

2026.07.07

Excel Functions

[Forgot Password] How to Remove VBA (Macro) Passwords in Excel

A must-read for anyone who has forgotten their Excel password! This article explains in detail how to forcibly remove VBA passwords. In fact, you can easily remove it just by changing the file extension. By reading this article, you can escape read-only mode.

2026.07.10

Excel Macro (VBA)

Forgot Password? How to Remove Read-Only (Write Protection) in Excel

If you forgot your Excel password, don’t worry! This article explains how to remove write protection easily by simply changing the file extension. Learn how to unlock read-only mode fast.

2026.07.09

Excel Functions

How to Clear Sheet Data with Excel VBA: Simple Macro Tutorial for Beginners

Tired of manually deleting large amounts of Excel data? This article explains how to delete sheet data using VBA macros with ClearContents, Clear, and Delete—completing the task in seconds.

2025.06.18

Excel Macro (VBA)

How to Instantly Convert Address Numbers to Kanji Using SUBSTITUTE in Excel.

When printing addresses on envelopes using the address list of a New Year's card or a customer list, for example, horizontal envelopes are written in arithmetic (Arabic) numerals such as "1, 2, 3", while vertical envelopes must be written in Chinese numerals such as "1, 2, 3". Substitute the numbers...

2024.09.20

Excel Functions

What does the error message "#VALUE!" mean and what can I do about it?

Error messages are unavoidable when dealing with Excel, and you may be surprised when they suddenly appear. Here are the meanings and countermeasures for these errors. As an example of preconditions, let's make a table like this...

2024.05.30

Excel Functions

3 Easy Ways to Hide or Show Zero Values in Excel: Simple Formatting Tips

As shown in the figure below, when "A1" cell contains 150 and "A2" cell also contains the same number, 150, the calculation result of "=A1-A2" is "0" zero. There are three ways to avoid displaying numbers when the result of the calculation is "0" zero. The result of the calculation is "0" zero...

2024.10.29

Excel Functions

VLOOKUP function gives #N/A or #REF!

The VLOOKUP function is a very useful function for handling data, but many of you may have experienced that once you get stuck in the error swamp of #N/A or #REF! In this article, we will discuss how to use the VLOOKUP function to get rid of the #N/A and #REF!

2024.07.05

Excel Functions