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What does the error message "#VALUE!" mean and what can I do about it?

Error messages are unavoidable when dealing with Excel, and you may be surprised when they suddenly appear. Here are the meanings and countermeasures for these errors. As an example of preconditions, let's make a table like this...

2024.05.30

Excel Functions

Excel: Color Cells When Input Doesn’t Match Dropdown List

In this article, you'll learn how to use conditional formatting in Excel to automatically change cell colors when a value entered doesn't match the dropdown list. If you've been struggling with errors during data aggregation using the VLOOKUP function, you're not alone. Fortunately, combining the MATCH and ISNA functions offers a simple and effective solution.

2025.06.11

Excel Functions

How to display file extensions [Windows 11].

For the beginning computer user, there may be little trouble with file extensions not being displayed. However, once you have started to tinker with computers to some extent, there are situations where you may need to change the file extension or process a file differently depending on its extension, so this...

2024.10.08

Windows

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 Fix Missing Sheets in Excel (Step-by-Step Guide)

This article explains how to solve the sheet heading hiding problem in Excel from the options settings. Have you ever had trouble finding a sheet in a file created by someone else? This article is written by the author, who has experience in supporting Excel operations.

2025.06.06

Excel Functions

Linking two pull-downs (drop-downs) without macros (for linking only one set) Excel (Excel)

This article explains how to link two dropdown lists in Excel. Are you struggling with how to display only employees relevant to the selected department after choosing it? Actually, you can easily link them using the INDEX and MATCH functions. An Excel expert will teach you how.

2025.06.09

Excel Functions

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

A must-see for those who want to create Excel linked multi-row dropdowns! This article explains in detail how to link multi-row dropdowns without macros. In fact, it can be easily achieved with the INDIRECT function and named ranges. Reading this article will enable you to create efficient spreadsheets.

2025.06.09

Excel Functions

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)

Absolute and relative references in Excel (Excel)

Absolute and relative references are explained below. Relative reference: If you want to display the same contents in cell "C3" as in the neighboring cell "B3", enter the following in cell "C3": =B3. If you want to display the same content in cell "C3" as in the neighboring cell "B3", enter the following in cell "C3": =B3

2023.12.27

Excel Functions

About Variable Types Excel(Excel) Macro(VBA)

This section explains the types used when declaring variables in "Dim Variables". Here are some typical types of variables that you only need to remember. I almost always use only these. Variable typeThe range of data that can be storedstring stringlong integer (-2,14...)

2024.06.14

Excel Macro (VBA)