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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

Get the full path (save location and file name) of the opened Excel file "FullName" Excel (Excel) Macro (VBA)

There are many situations where it is useful to be able to retrieve the location of the Excel file you are currently operating on when you are trying to retrieve values from another Excel file or save a file as a name using a macro. In this article, we will show you how to use the "FullName" command, which is useful in such cases. The currently open...

2024.05.30

Excel Macro (VBA)

How to extract characters before a specific character "LEFT and FIND functions in Excel"

As shown in the figure below, if there is extra data after the string and you want to extract only the string to the left of the extra data, you cannot simply use the LEFT function alone because the number of characters is not constant. Function to extract the left side of the "¥" mark in cell "A2" = LEFT(A2,FIND(...))

2025.02.19

Excel Functions

What is an Excel (Excel) Macro (VBA) Module and Procedure?

When dealing with VBA, you will come across terms such as modules and procedures, which are not used in everyday life. So, here I will explain about modules and procedures. Modules include standard modules, book modules, sheet modules, fo...

2023.12.27

Excel Macro (VBA)

How to use the sheet protection function.

After you have created a great system or tool in Excel, do you ever have this fear when you want others to use it? What if someone accidentally breaks a formula... What if an important function is deleted? I only want to edit the cells I need, but...

2024.10.08

Excel Functions

How to use the variable type "Workbook" Excel(Excel) Macro(VBA)

For other variable types, please refer to Excel (Excel) Macro (VBA) about variable types. First, we will explain the basic usage of the variable type "Workbook".

2024.06.14

Excel Macro (VBA)

How to Extract Data Using the VLOOKUP Function in Excel

Being able to use the VLOOKUP function will expand the range of data handling, and will help you be seen as an intermediate Excel user by beginners. In this article, we will show you how to use the VLOOKUP function, and how to use the INDEX and MATCH functions to compensate for the weaknesses of the VLOOKUP function...

2024.07.04

Excel Functions

How to use the Spill function Excel (Excel)

I had neglected the "spill" feature implemented in Microsoft365 and Excel2021 for a while because I didn't really understand it, but when I tried it, I found it to be very useful. I found it to be very useful. Moreover, I thought that I could do a lot of things by applying this function...

2024.07.04

Excel Functions

Error display "#DIV/0!" Meaning and Countermeasures Excel

Error messages are unavoidable when dealing with Excel, and you may be surprised when they suddenly appear. If you know the meaning of the error and what to do about it, there is nothing to be afraid of. Meaning of "#DIV/0!

2024.05.30

Excel Functions

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)