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Excel: Color Cells When Input Doesn’t Match Dropdown List

In this article, you'll learn how to use conditional formatting in Excel to automatically change cell colors when a value entered doesn't match the dropdown list. If you've been struggling with errors during data aggregation using the VLOOKUP function, you're not alone. Fortunately, combining the MATCH and ISNA functions offers a simple and effective solution.

2025.06.11

Excel Functions

Auto-filter cuts out in the middle, how to fix Excel (Excel)

Have you ever had a situation where you applied an auto-filter and found that the auto-filter was only working on the 20th row, even though data was included up to the 100th row? In this article, we will introduce what you should check when you encounter such a situation. Auto filter aperture...

2024.06.14

Excel Functions

How to Enable Excel Macros: Fix 'Macro Has Been Blocked' Error Safely

If you are having trouble running Excel macros, you have come to the right place. This article explains how to solve the red band message that appears in version 2203 and later. Actually, it can be easily solved by file saving and property settings. This article will help you solve the macro block problem completely.　

2025.06.12

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Measure macro processing time Excel(Excel) Macro(VBA)

When trying to speed up a macro, it is first necessary to be able to determine how much time was saved before and after the improvement, and how much time was saved or not. To do this, it is necessary to be able to measure the time. In this article, we will show you how to do this. In this article, we will discuss the process of...

2024.01.03

Excel Macro (VBA)

How to display the Immediate Window Excel(Excel) Macro(VBA)

One of the skills that you will need to learn as you progress in your VBA studies is the skill of using Immediate Windows. To use it, you must first display the Immediate Window. In this article, we will explain how to display the Immediate Window...

2024.01.02

Excel Macro (VBA)

Top 4 Ways to Write Vertically in Excel: Features, Pros, and Best Use Cases

Excel is normally designed to be written horizontally, but it can also be written vertically. There are several ways to do this, but in this article, we will introduce four methods, two using "cell formatting" and two using "text boxes. Using "Vertical Writing" Cell Formatting1....

2025.05.30

Excel Functions

For beginners] Explanation of causes of Excel being slow and countermeasures.

Manager, have you ever felt 'kind of heavy' when using Excel? Student Yes, sir! I recently started using Excel to improve my business, but I'm having trouble opening files because it takes so long. ManagerYes, that's right. Many people have the same problem...

2024.10.02

Excel Functions

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

Color every other line alternately to make stripes

When creating a table, it is possible to make the table very easy to read if each row is colored alternately and striped. In this issue, we will show you three ways to do this. How to use the table functionHow to set up a tableSelect a cell anywhere in the table you want to make a table and click "Insert...

2024.05.16

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Excel (Excel) Conditional Formatting Methods

Excel has a function to change the format according to cell values and various conditions. Here is an example of a specific setting. Suppose you have a simple table like the one below, and you want to shade in red the cells where no sales have been entered. First, select the range you want to format. Next, select "Home"...

2023.12.27

Excel Functions