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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

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

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 Disable Automatic Calculation in Excel VBA to Speed Up Your Macros

Learn how to disable automatic calculation in Excel VBA to dramatically speed up your macros. Simple code examples and performance tips included. Boost your Excel automation today!

2025.07.28

Excel Macro (VBA)

How to set up read-only and password Excel (Excel)

Here is how to set Excel to read-only or set a password when opening. 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 "...

2024.01.10

Excel Functions

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

Excel Functions

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 Find the Last Row in Excel Using VBA (Macro Guide for Beginners)

We show you how to search through the data from the top down, and how to start from the bottom row of the Excel file and work your way up.

2025.05.30

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

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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