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How to correct "###" in cell display Excel (Excel)

When dealing with numbers in Excel, it often happens that the sharpness of the numbers becomes "######" as shown in the title, and the value becomes unreadable. The conclusion is that the reason for the "#####" is that the length of the value is larger than the size of the cell, making it impossible to display...

2024.06.05

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

Insert rows without breaking formulas (using spil) Excel (Excel)

With Microsoft365 and Excel 2021 or later versions, you can insert, delete, and rearrange rows without breaking the formula by using a feature called Spill. In this article, we will show you a specific example...

2024.09.13

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

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

Excel Macro (VBA)Excel Functions

How to Adjust Column Width and Row Height in Excel (Manual Methods Explained)

Visibility is very poor if the column widths are too narrow to display all of the cell contents, or the row height is too narrow to display the contents. In this article, we will explain how to easily and automatically adjust row height and column width to just the right size. With a macro (VBA)...

2025.05.29

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

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How to set and remove sheet and book protection Excel (Excel)

If you are thinking about preventing Excel mishaps, this is a must! This article details how to set up and remove sheet and book protection. In fact, you can easily set it with a password. This article will help you protect your important data.

2025.06.06

Excel Functions

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

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)