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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

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)

2 Easy Ways to Hide or Show Zero Values in Google Sheets

Looking to hide zero values in Google Sheets? This must-read guide explains two easy methods—using custom formatting and the IF function. Discover how to instantly clean up your tables and boost the visual quality of your documents. Would you like a slightly shorter or more technical variation as well?

2025.06.18

spreadsheet

Digital certificate can no longer be selected when logging in to a site (Edge)

Have you ever seen the following error message when using login with a digital certificate? The certificate you have selected is not available for this service. Please close all browser windows and try again. Internet ban...

2024.08.02

Edge

Excel (Excel) to automatically create a backup file every time you save

Here is how to automatically create a backup file every time you save Excel. Display the General Options screen First, display the "Save As" screen. On the Excel screen, click the "File" tab, then click "Save As," then click "So...

2024.01.10

Excel Functions

What does the error message "#NAME?

Error messages are unavoidable when dealing with Excel, and you may be surprised when they suddenly appear. Here are the meanings and countermeasures for this error message. Meaning of "#NAME?

2024.06.05

Excel Functions

Switch between manual and automatic recalculation methods in Excel (Excel)

Excel, which contains a large number of formulas, will recalculate each time you perform some operation, and you will not be able to perform the next operation until the calculation is finished. If you feel that Excel is too slow, you can stop the recalculation to make it run more smoothly. Also, for some reason without realizing it...

2024.05.30

Excel Functions

How to apply mosaic (blur) Excel

When you are preparing a document or manual for external publication, you may need to refer to a web site or a screen where non-public information is visible. In such a case, you would like to put a mosaic like this on the non-public part. We will explain this method in detail in this issue...

2024.07.05

Excel Functions

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

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

WindowsExcel Macro (VBA)