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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

Linking two pull-downs (drop-downs) without macros (when reflected in multiple rows) Excel (Excel)

Excel複数行連動プルダウンを作りたい人は必見！この記事ではマクロなしで複数行のドロップダウンを連動させる方法を詳しく解説します。実はINDIRECT関数と名前定義で簡単に実現できるんです。この記事を読めば効率的な一覧表が作れます。

2025.06.09

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

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)

3 Easy Ways to Hide or Show Zero Values in Excel: Simple Formatting Tips

As shown in the figure below, when "A1" cell contains 150 and "A2" cell also contains the same number, 150, the calculation result of "=A1-A2" is "0" zero. There are three ways to avoid displaying numbers when the result of the calculation is "0" zero. The result of the calculation is "0" zero...

2024.10.29

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

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

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

Excel Macro (VBA)Excel Functions

How to use the input screen "InputBox" Excel Macro (VBA)

If you want to use values or arbitrary characters that do not exist in Excel, the "InputBox" is useful to easily create an input screen during macro execution. In this article, we will briefly explain how to use this "InputBox".

2025.02.21

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