PDF and Power BI
Looks like Power BI will soon be able to extract data from tables in PDF documents. Great to see requests being acted on.
Reduce Excel File Size
I recently helped a client reduce the size of an Excel file. The file took a while to save which was frustrating and time consuming. I thought I would share this reasonably easy solution. (more…)
Excel Filtering for Blanks or Zeroes
If you want to filter by blanks across multiple columns the standard Filter feature can’t help you. You can use the Advanced Filter but that takes time to set up and most users don’t know how to use Advanced Filter. (more…)
Filtering Tip
Make your headings bold. This tip applies to tables and to the structures you use for charts. Excel looks for the bold format when it reviews tables and layouts to figure out if your table has a headings row. You can use Ctrl + Shift + L to add or remove the filter icons to a data table. There is also an icon on Data ribbon tab. This will work more reliably if the headings are bold. I use the…
Filter by Cell Value Keyboard Shortcut
I have found a keyboard shortcut combination to one on my favourite right click options and its quicker to use. (more…)
Replace Merged Cells with Center Across Selection
Unfortunately lots of people use the Merge & Center format in their spreadsheets. When working with other people’s files that contain Merged cells I will often remove the Merged cells format and apply Center Across Selection which is the preferred format to use. The macro below will convert Merged cells to Center Across Selection.
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