The General format is Excel's default format. It doesn't really do much. It can be handy to use though if Excel applies a format you don't want, like a date or a percentage. The keyboard shortcut to apply the General format is Ctrl + Shift + ~ Be careful if you forget the Shift key as it will display formulas. If that happens, press it again (without the Shift key) and it will revert back to normal.
OK in the last video I cheated and used Sparkline charts to create 8 charts in a minute. This time I set myself a real challenge to create 8 real charts in a minute. Its close - check out the video and learn a few useful techniques. https://vimeo.com/728813019
When working in long spreadsheets it can be a good idea to use a navigation column to make it easier to move between the different sections.
(more…)Let's see if I can create 8 charts in a minute - one for each state and territory in Australia. I cheat a little bit and use Sparkline charts. If you haven't seen Sparklines before check out the video. https://vimeo.com/728808839
Keeping charts simple is a good rule to live by. Two of the simplest charts are a column chart and a line chart. People have their preferences. Here is a short macro that lets you switch between the two chart types.
(more…)AutoSum's cryptonite is a blank cell - it stops AutoSum in its tracks every time. Here's how you can avoid AutoSum's blind spot. https://vimeo.com/725251431
Power Pivots and the Data Model take pivot tables to another level or two, but there are a few limitations you need to be aware when you use Excel’s data model to create a pivot table.
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