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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

Excel RIGHT and LEFT functions to extract a specific number of characters from the right or left of a string

I want to display only the four characters from the right of the data entered in a cell, or I want to display the rest of the data without displaying the left few characters. Conversely, I want to display only 4 characters from the left of the data entered in a cell, or I want to display the rest of the data without displaying the few characters on the right. Thus...

2025.02.19

Excel Functions

How to Insert Rows in Excel Without Breaking Formulas

Having trouble with broken formulas after inserting rows in Excel? This article explains step-by-step how to fix them easily using formula copying—shared by an experienced Excel expert.

2025.06.18

Excel Functions

Get the path (save location) of the opened Excel file "Path" Excel Macro (VBA)

In many cases, it is useful to be able to get the location of the Excel file you are currently working on when you want 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 "Path" command, which is useful in such cases. The currently open Excel file...

2024.05.30

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

Excel Clipboard Error: “The content cannot be copied because it is being used by another application” — Symptoms and Quick Fixes

Frustrated by the "File is in use by another application" error during copy and paste? This article provides a detailed explanation of the issue along with both quick fixes and long-term solutions to resolve it effectively.

2025.06.18

EdgeExcel Functions

Locking cells to protect only a specific range of sheets Excel (Excel)

When using the sheet protection function, there is a function that allows detailed usage such as "allow selection and input in this range of cells, but not in other cells". For example, let's say you have a system that automatically creates transfer data when you enter a company name and amount of money as shown below. In this example...

2024.10.08

Excel Functions

[For Beginners] Detailed explanation of how to easily operate Edge/Chrome with VBA (summary)

Mr. Sato, is there any good way to import Web information into Excel? Ms. Sato, a student in the Excel course, asked the question with an enthusiastic expression. Manager, that's right. Actually, you can easily get information on the Web magically by using VBA... I have 20 years of Excel experience...

2024.10.02

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

Name a cell Excel

There are many times when you need to refer to a cell with coordinates such as "=A1" or "=C50". However, when you try to get the value from another sheet or another book, the coordinates are not always the same.

2024.09.17

Excel Functions