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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

Name a cell Excel

There are many times when you need to refer to a cell with coordinates such as "=A1" or "=C50". However, when you try to get the value from another sheet or another book, the coordinates are not always the same.

2024.09.17

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

How to use the variable type "Workbook" Excel(Excel) Macro(VBA)

For other variable types, please refer to Excel (Excel) Macro (VBA) about variable types. First, we will explain the basic usage of the variable type "Workbook".

2024.06.14

Excel Macro (VBA)

How to extract characters before a specific character "LEFT and FIND functions in Excel"

As shown in the figure below, if there is extra data after the string and you want to extract only the string to the left of the extra data, you cannot simply use the LEFT function alone because the number of characters is not constant. Function to extract the left side of the "¥" mark in cell "A2" = LEFT(A2,FIND(...))

2025.02.19

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)

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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How to use Excel (Excel) INDEX and MATCH functions in combination

We will show you how to display the desired data by combining the INDEX function, which refers to data from a table on another sheet, and the MATCH function. How to Write the INDEX Function There are two ways to write the INDEX function. INDEX(array, row number,) INDEX(reference, row number, , )

2024.07.27

Excel Functions

Excel Clipboard Error: “The content cannot be copied because it is being used by another application” — Symptoms and Quick Fixes

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

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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