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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 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

How to Extract Text After a Specific Character in Excel Using RIGHT and FIND

Struggling to extract text after a specific character in Excel when data lengths vary? This article explains how to combine the RIGHT and FIND functions to solve the problem—taught by an experienced Excel formula expert.

2025.06.18

Excel Functions

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

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...

2024.09.13

Excel Functions

How to Adjust Column Width and Row Height in Excel (Manual Methods Explained)

Visibility is very poor if the column widths are too narrow to display all of the cell contents, or the row height is too narrow to display the contents. In this article, we will explain how to easily and automatically adjust row height and column width to just the right size. With a macro (VBA)...

2025.05.29

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 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

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 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

WindowsExcel Macro (VBA)