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Clipboard error in Excel: "Used by another application..." and emergency measures

As of September 2024, about a month ago, I started getting this error message often when repeatedly copying and pasting in Excel. Clipboard ErrorCan't copy content to clipboard because it is being used by another application...

2024.09.20 2025.05.30

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Easy with Excel and Word! Mastering the art of address printing that anyone can do!

Have you ever had to worry about writing addresses for New Year's cards and summer greeting cards? Writing dozens of cards by hand is a lot of work, but buying specialized software is also a bit expensive.... Everyone has experienced this dilemma at least once. But the truth is, your computer...

2024.09.18 2024.09.22

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SUBSTITUTE function" Excel, a method to convert numbers in addresses to Chinese numerals in one shot.

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...

2024.09.17 2024.09.20

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The two reasons for garbled csv files and how to fix them [Thorough explanation by an Excel master] Windows version.

"Huh? What is this?" Have you ever opened a CSV file in Excel only to find that the text in the file is a series of unintelligible symbols? Yes, you are now facing a troublesome problem called "garbled characters," which is a common problem that many people suffer from...

2024.09.12

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How to find function references with trace arrows Excel (Excel)

As the number of formulas in Excel increases, it often becomes difficult to see where the values of cells are connected. In addition, it can be difficult to determine where and by what formula a particular cell value is being referred to, making it difficult to decide whether or not to delete it...

2024.08.19 2024.09.11

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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...

2024.07.29 2024.08.02

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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

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Insert rows without breaking formulas (using spil) Excel (Excel)

With Microsoft365 and Excel 2021 or later versions, you can insert, delete, and rearrange rows without breaking the formula by using a feature called Spill. In this article, we will show you a specific example...

2024.07.04 2024.09.13

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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

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How to extract data with the VLOOKUP function Excel (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

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