Convert text time to real time in Excel
I recently downloaded an example file for an Excel challenge. The challenge had a lot of things to do but they were all based on a Timestamp column that had text instead of times.
(more…)Comma Format
The comma format for numbers is pretty popular. There are a couple of keyboard shortcuts to apply it. Hold the Ctrl and Shift keys down and press 1 on the keyboard. The next one uses the Alt key. Use the left Alt key. Keys pressed in sequence (don't hold them down). Alt H K Remember Hong Kong.
Excel Alt key Shortcuts
The Alt key offers a way to use icons without using the mouse. In some cases, these Alt key shortcuts can be quicker than using the mouse.
(more…)Old Macros XL4 macros
If you use the old Excel macro language - known as XL4 macros - you may need to update a setting to keep using them. This is the macro language before VBA was introduced in the Excel 5 back in the 90's. Not many people use these macros any more but there a couple of techniques that they are used for. Microsoft will soon disable them automatically and you will need to turn them back on if you want to…
Find the Closest Value in Excel
On LinkedIn recently someone posted an Excel formula solution lamenting that it was long and complex. That of course was a challenge to me to simplify it.
(more…)One Minute to Excel #22 – Normalise a budget
The standard budget layout isn't great for pivot tables. You can easily and quickly convert it into a normalised data structure using Power Query. See how in this short video. https://vimeo.com/601526539 [vimeo id="601526539"]
Monitor Cells with Excel’s Watch Window
When you are developing a file for a report, budget or forecast you may need to keep track of certain cells. They could be validations or profits or some other important value. The Watch Window can help you monitor multiple cells in one place. In the Formulas tab in the Formula Auditing section is the Watch Window icon. Clicking the icon opens the Watch Window. It will be blank. You can click the Add Watch button to add a cell…