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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

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

How to use the sheet protection function.

After you have created a great system or tool in Excel, do you ever have this fear when you want others to use it? What if someone accidentally breaks a formula... What if an important function is deleted? I only want to edit the cells I need, but...

2024.10.08

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

Macro suddenly stopped working Excel(Excel) Macro(VBA)

I have been experiencing a phenomenon around me where macros suddenly stop working after having been used normally until yesterday. The phenomenon is that I had set up a macro that is activated by double-clicking on a specific cell, but it no longer responds when double-clicked. I went to "Develop..." to check the contents of the macro.

2024.02.26

Excel Macro (VBA)

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

How to Hide Sheet Tabs in Excel – Fast & Easy

A must for Excel system creators and those considering preventing erroneous operations. This article explains with images how to hide sheet headings to prevent unexpected operations. In fact, it can be achieved with only a simple option setting. This article will help you create safe Excel files.

2025.06.11

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....

2026.07.07

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

Auto-filter cuts out in the middle, how to fix Excel (Excel)

Have you ever had a situation where you applied an auto-filter and found that the auto-filter was only working on the 20th row, even though data was included up to the 100th row? In this article, we will introduce what you should check when you encounter such a situation. Auto filter aperture...

2024.06.14

Excel Functions