The Merge cells format has lots of issues. It can crash macros and stop you copying and pasting.
In less than a minute you can use a macro to solve the problem.
Center Across Selection takes a few mouse click to apply but it doesn’t have the issues Merge cells does.
A macro can do it much quicker – see how in this quick video.
Replacing colours manually can be a tedious task.
Did you know you can use Excel’s built-in Find & Replace to do the job for you?
See how in this short video.
Joining names; extracting codes or converting dates is usually done with formulas, but there is now a formula-free solution called Flash Fill.
See how you can do four transformations in less than a minute.
A check box is an easy interface to create and use.
See how to add one to a sheet and use it in a calculation.
You can’t hide a cell, but you can stop the cell value from displaying on the sheet.
It involves a custom number format.
Often people perform calculations off to the right of Pivot Tables to calculate percentages.
In this short video I show you those calculations can be done inside the Pivot Table itself.
The solution is not intuitive, but it is easy.
This example builds upon the previous One Minute to Excel post.
Note sure why, but Pivot Tables are often seen a “hard” or “advanced”.
In the short video we see how easy they are.
Oops – I go over my one minute time limit by a few seconds because I format the Pivot Table as well.
This short video covers different ways to insert a drop down list into a cell.
I go over my one minute time limit by a couple of seconds, but I do cover three techniques.
Learn about Excel’s powerful Table feature that treats tables like little databases.
I ran this free live webinar in March 2021.
You can access the pdf manual and example file by clicking the button below the video.
In this short video I cover how to increment dates in long ranges.
It uses a little know dialog.
In this short video I cover how to insert dates in long ranges.
Its simple and quick.
In this short video I cover how to insert automated subtotals.
Its a built-in feature, that is easy to use.
In previous videos I worked with duplicated entries.
In this video I demonstrate how to extract unique entries from a list.
Three different ways in 60 seconds.
Off we go!
Imported data often has missing entries you need to populate.
You can use Power Query, but that duplicates the table.
This technique works on the existing table and is quick and easy to apply once mastered.
Start the clock!
In the previous video I removed duplicates, in this video we identify duplicates using Conditional Formatting.
I identify the duplicates twice in a minute in this video.
The clock is ticking.
I have started a new series of short videos showcasing Excel’s features that work in less than a minute.
There is a countdown to see if I can do it.
In this first one I remove duplicates in less than a minute.
In March 2020 I presented a session on Excel’s Format as Table Feature. I covered it’s advantages and how to use it to improve your Excel files.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content is listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
In this session you will learn all about Excel’s formatted tables.
Many of Excel’s features and functions work seamlessly with formatted tables. They can help you improve the structure and reliability of your spreadsheet files.
Formatted tables can allow you to create powerful reports like those in a relational databases.
Topics covered
As always I will share a few other tips.
In February 2020 I reviewed my solution to an Excel Budget Challenge from late 2018. This included some advanced Excel budget techniques.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
This session includes a lot of useful content and it brings together a number of different techniques. The content is worthy of a paid session but since it was a public challenge I am presenting the session for free.
The materials includes the challenge documentation, the pdf manual and the solution file. I assume you have read the documentation. You also receive the blank Excel file if you want to create your own solution.
Techniques/topics covered include
In January 2020 I looked at solving some of the frustrations date and time calculations can cause in Excel.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
Discover the functions that handle different types of calculations.
See how to avoid some of the frustrations that dates and times can cause. Topics covered include:
As always there will be a few other tips and tricks shared during the session.
In December 2019 I reviewed four of my articles from 2019 plus some new content.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
As always there will be other tips and tricks shared along the way.
In November 2019 I re-ran my Excel Chart Tip sand Tricks session.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
This webinar is focused on showing you how to create and modify charts in Excel 2016 with a minimum of fuss.
The Chart interface changed in Excel 2013 and I take you through some of the changes.
You will see best practice design and formatting techniques demonstrated and explained.
See how to create dynamic charts that automatically change based on selections made or data added.
Learn about the feature added in Excel 2010 called Sparkline charts.
I also include some useful date-based functions.
In October 2019 I re-ran my Excel Formula and Function Tips session.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded by using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
This session covers lots of tips, tricks and techniques to speed up the formula creation process. You will learn:
In October 2019 I ran my Introduction to Power Query webinar for free (previously it was a paid session). I want to get this information out to as many people as possible. please share this resource with colleagues and your network.
The detailed pdf manual and example file can be downloaded by using the button below. Content listed below the video.
Power Query allows you to automatically perform data cleansing routines on your data sources – no manual intervention required. Simply refresh and your data is ready to use. You can use csv files; txt files; databases and existing Excel tables as your data sources. Learn the basics, plus an advanced technique to automate data cleansing routines on your data sources.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
This session covers
In October 2019 I re-ran my Formatting Tips session. The detailed pdf manual and example file can downloaded by using the button below. Content listed below the video.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
This session covers:
In September 2019 I re-ran my very first webinar that was based on an August 2012 INTHEBLACK feature article. I have provided a detailed pdf manual and example files which you can download at the link below.
This session covers
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It is easy to create a recorded macro. It is not so easy to create a flexible and re-usable recorded macro. Click the materials Button below to download the pdf manual and example file.
Learn the techniques that can allow you to record effective macros that can handle different ranges and changes to sheet names.
Macros can speed up your work and reduce the time taken for tedious tasks, as well as adding functionality to Excel.
This is the first in a series of webinars dedicated to macros. Future paid sessions this month (August 2019) will expand on the techniques taught in this session. Click here to register.
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In July 2019 I explained and demonstrated a number of Excel’s financial functions – see below for more details.
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In July 2019 following on from the response and feedback from my June webinar, I covered more financial functions. These are more related to comparing and analysing cash flows. I have also included a couple of requested schedules.
This session will cover the following functions
As with all my sessions, I will throw in a few other shortcuts along the way.
This month celebrates 12 consecutive free monthly Excel training webinars. One a month since August 2018.
(I have kept adding the new free sessions to the list)
You can view the recordings and download the materials using the table below. Sorted by Skill Level.
17 hours of free, practical CPD. Remember to keep your own records of recording viewing for CPD purposes.
Please share with the your network, enjoy!
| Free Courses (One hour each) | Level | Recording Link | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Keyboard Shortcuts | Beg | Recording | Materials |
| Excel Mouse Shortcuts | Beg | Recording | Materials |
| Excel Formatting Tips | Beg | Recording | Materials |
| Excel 2016 Conditional Formats | Int | Recording | Materials |
| Excel Date and Time Calculations | Int | Recording | Materials |
| Excel Custom Number Formats | Int | Recording | Materials |
| Excel Financial Functions Part 1 | Int | Recording | Materials |
| Excel Financial Functions Part 2 | Int | Recording | Materials |
| Dashboard Guidelines & Techniques | Int | Recording | Materials |
| Format As Table Features | Int | Recording | Materials |
| Excel 2016 Chart Tips & Tricks | Int | Recording | Materials |
| Excel Yourself 2018 | Beg/Int/Adv | Recording | Materials |
| Excel Yourself 2019 | Int/Adv | Recording | Materials |
| Mastering Excel's Form Controls | Adv | Recording | Materials |
| Excel 2016 What-If Techniques | Adv | Recording | Materials |
| Excel Budget Challenge | Adv | Recording | Materials |
| Excel Recorded Macros | Adv | Recording | Materials |
| Interactive Excel Chart | Adv | Recording | Materials |
| Introduction to Power Query | Adv | Recording | Materials |
In June 2019 I explained and demonstrated a number of Excel’s financial functions – see below for more details.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
These functions take three or more arguments, but there are a few things you need to know to use them correctly. Most involve loans or calculations associated with the time value of money.
This session covered the following six functions
The session finishes with a loan model that calculates the “missing” value for a loan scenario based on two out of three inputs. The IFERROR function is also discussed.
In May 2019 I examined and demonstrated some guidelines and techniques for creating charts for dashboards.
CPD note – if you are claiming CPD for watching this recording you need to keep your own records. People who attend the live sessions receive an annual listing of attendances.
In this session I focused on chart and dashboard guidelines plus some techniques used to create small charts for dashboards.
I also looked at creating a bullet chart, which is an alternative to gauge, speedo or dial chart.
The session covered
As always I shared a few other tips.