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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

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

Linking two pull-downs (drop-downs) without macros (when reflected in multiple rows) Excel (Excel)

Excel複数行連動プルダウンを作りたい人は必見！この記事ではマクロなしで複数行のドロップダウンを連動させる方法を詳しく解説します。実はINDIRECT関数と名前定義で簡単に実現できるんです。この記事を読めば効率的な一覧表が作れます。

2025.06.09

Excel Functions

Excel (Excel) to automatically create a backup file every time you save

Here is how to automatically create a backup file every time you save Excel. 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 "So...

2024.01.10

Excel Functions

Fix Excel Clipboard Error: 'The Clipboard Cannot Be Emptied' or 'In Use by Another Application'

Frustrated by the "File is in use by another application" error during copy and paste? This article provides a detailed explanation of the issue along with both quick fixes and long-term solutions to resolve it effectively.

2025.06.18

EdgeExcel Functions

What does the error message "#NAME?

Error messages are unavoidable when dealing with Excel, and you may be surprised when they suddenly appear. Here are the meanings and countermeasures for this error message. Meaning of "#NAME?

2024.06.05

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 Insert Rows in Excel Without Breaking Formulas

Having trouble with broken formulas after inserting rows in Excel? This article explains step-by-step how to fix them easily using formula copying—shared by an experienced Excel expert.

2025.06.18

Excel Functions

How to Use Excel (Excel) Pull-Downs (Drop-Downs): How to Streamline Data Entry in a Few Simple Steps

By selecting items from pull-down menus instead of entering them freely, you can save time and effort in entering data, and you can also improve the reliability of data by preventing distortions in the notation. Preventing distortions in the notation allows the same data to be recognized as the same when tabulating data, so it can be used in Excel....

2024.11.11

Excel Functions

The Complete Guide to IF AND in VBA｜Thorough explanation from basic syntax to practical techniques

I want to combine IF and AND statements in VBA, but I don't know how to write it..." I have experienced such a problem. Actually, the way to write it is a little different from the IF function in Excel. In my 20 years of Excel work, I have used IF AND in VBA to automate many tasks...

2025.02.12

Excel Macro (VBA)