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Excel (Excel) Conditional Formatting Methods

Excel has a function to change the format according to cell values and various conditions. Here is an example of a specific setting. Suppose you have a simple table like the one below, and you want to shade in red the cells where no sales have been entered. First, select the range you want to format. Next, select "Home"...

2023.12.27

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What does the error message "#VALUE!" mean and what can I do about it?

Error messages are unavoidable when dealing with Excel, and you may be surprised when they suddenly appear. Here are the meanings and countermeasures for these errors. As an example of preconditions, let's make a table like this...

2024.05.30

Excel Functions

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)

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

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Easy with Excel and Word! Mastering the art of address printing that anyone can do!

Have you ever had to worry about writing addresses for New Year's cards and summer greeting cards? Writing dozens of cards by hand is a lot of work, but buying specialized software is also a bit expensive.... Everyone has experienced this dilemma at least once. But the truth is, your computer...

2024.09.22

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

2 Easy Ways to Hide or Show Zero Values in Google Sheets

Looking to hide zero values in Google Sheets? This must-read guide explains two easy methods—using custom formatting and the IF function. Discover how to instantly clean up your tables and boost the visual quality of your documents. Would you like a slightly shorter or more technical variation as well?

2025.06.18

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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

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

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Excel (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