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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 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

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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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

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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

Excel Functions

How to Prefer Manual Fill to Conditional Formatting Excel (Excel)

Conditional formatting is a very useful feature that automatically fills in or changes formatting based on specified conditions. However, many of you may have experienced the problem that conditional formatting takes precedence over manual filling. In this article, we will discuss how to use conditional formatting...

2024.07.09

Excel Functions

How to Convert Excel to Google Sheets (Step-by-Step Guide for 2025)

This article provides a detailed, beginner-friendly explanation of how to convert Excel files into Google Sheets. Are you struggling because a client has asked you to submit your data in Google Sheets format? The truth is, the conversion process is easier than you might think. Written by someone with experience in streamlining IT workflows, this guide walks you through the steps clearly and practically.

2025.06.05

googlesheet

How to Clear Sheet Data with Excel VBA: Simple Macro Tutorial for Beginners

Tired of manually deleting large amounts of Excel data? This article explains how to delete sheet data using VBA macros with ClearContents, Clear, and Delete—completing the task in seconds.

2025.06.18

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

Top 4 Ways to Write Vertically in Excel: Features, Pros, and Best Use Cases

Excel is normally designed to be written horizontally, but it can also be written vertically. There are several ways to do this, but in this article, we will introduce four methods, two using "cell formatting" and two using "text boxes. Using "Vertical Writing" Cell Formatting1....

2025.05.30

Excel Functions