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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 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

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

Color every other line alternately to make stripes

When creating a table, it is possible to make the table very easy to read if each row is colored alternately and striped. In this issue, we will show you three ways to do this. How to use the table functionHow to set up a tableSelect a cell anywhere in the table you want to make a table and click "Insert...

2024.05.16

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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

How to display the Immediate Window Excel(Excel) Macro(VBA)

One of the skills that you will need to learn as you progress in your VBA studies is the skill of using Immediate Windows. To use it, you must first display the Immediate Window. In this article, we will explain how to display the Immediate Window...

2024.01.02

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)

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

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