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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

Specific ways to present Excel skills that are useful in job interviews.

You use Excel in your daily work. But are those skills that allow you to say, "I'm good at Excel," really applicable in the job market? Many of us learn the basics of Excel in new employee training and use it in our daily work. Sure, we enter formulas, create graphs...

2024.09.29

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How to use the input screen "InputBox" Excel Macro (VBA)

If you want to use values or arbitrary characters that do not exist in Excel, the "InputBox" is useful to easily create an input screen during macro execution. In this article, we will briefly explain how to use this "InputBox".

2025.02.21

Excel Macro (VBA)

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)

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 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

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 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

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)

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