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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

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

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

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

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

How to Hide Sheet Tabs in Excel – Fast & Easy

A must for Excel system creators and those considering preventing erroneous operations. This article explains with images how to hide sheet headings to prevent unexpected operations. In fact, it can be achieved with only a simple option setting. This article will help you create safe Excel files.

2025.06.11

Excel Functions

How to Convert Excel to Google Sheets (Step-by-Step Guide for 2025)

This article provides a detailed, beginner-friendly explanation of how to convert Excel files into Google Sheets. Are you struggling because a client has asked you to submit your data in Google Sheets format? The truth is, the conversion process is easier than you might think. Written by someone with experience in streamlining IT workflows, this guide walks you through the steps clearly and practically.

2025.06.05

googlesheet

VBA "Overflow occurred." Error cause and remedy (runtime error '6′:)

Cause of ErrorThis error occurs when the data type is not in a format that can be handled, or when the data type exceeds the range of numbers that can be handled. First, let's reproduce the error. As shown in the figure above, we have set up the code to copy the numeric value in cell "B3" to cell "B4".

2024.10.10

Excel Macro (VBA)

How to find function references with trace arrows Excel (Excel)

If you are confused about reference relationships in Excel functions, you have come to the right place! This article details how to find references using trace arrows. In fact, you can easily visualize the relationship between cells from the formula tab. This article will help you understand complex functions.

2025.06.06

Excel Functions

Allows you to see the address where the book is saved Excel (Excel)

You can display the path in the toolbar so that you can always see the address where you saved your Excel book. We will show you how to do this in this article. Click on the "File" tab, click on "Options", click on "Quick Access Toolbar" > "All...", and then click on "Quick Access Toolbar" > "Quick Access Toolbar" > "All...".

2024.05.16

Excel Functions