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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)

Measure macro processing time Excel(Excel) Macro(VBA)

When trying to speed up a macro, it is first necessary to be able to determine how much time was saved before and after the improvement, and how much time was saved or not. To do this, it is necessary to be able to measure the time. In this article, we will show you how to do this. In this article, we will discuss the process of...

2024.01.03

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

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

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)

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 display time in 15-minute increments (CEILING and FLOOR functions) Excel

In the last issue, we introduced how to use the TIME function to display the time in 15-minute increments, 30-minute increments, etc. (TIME function) Excel pointed out that it would be easier to use the CEILING and FLOOR functions...

2024.06.18

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

How to use the Spill function Excel (Excel)

I had neglected the "spill" feature implemented in Microsoft365 and Excel2021 for a while because I didn't really understand it, but when I tried it, I found it to be very useful. I found it to be very useful. Moreover, I thought that I could do a lot of things by applying this function...

2024.07.04

Excel Functions

Linking two pull-downs (drop-downs) without macros (for linking only one set) Excel (Excel)

This article explains how to link two dropdown lists in Excel. Are you struggling with how to display only employees relevant to the selected department after choosing it? Actually, you can easily link them using the INDEX and MATCH functions. An Excel expert will teach you how.

2025.06.09

Excel Functions