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Sometimes converting negative values to positive values can be time-consuming. This tip allows you to quickly convert a range of negative values into positive values, without having to edit each cell. Applies To: Microsoft® Excel® for Windows 2010, 2013, and 2016. 1. In a blank cell, enter the value -1. 2. Select the cell with […]
If you need to round a number off to a specified multiple, for example; rounding a selling price to the nearest 5cents or rounding a time to the nearest 15 minutes—then MROUND is the function to use. Below we explain how that can be done. Applies To: Microsoft® Excel® for Windows 2010,2013,2016 If you want to […]
When wanting to move a row or column in Excel from one section of a worksheet to another (e.g. from row 13 to row 10), it’s normal practice to use the Cut and Insert Cut Cells command. However, an easier and quicker way to do this is the following: Select the values in the row/rows […]
It is very easy to create a large list of named ranges but to manage those ranges can be confusing, especially if you receive the workbook from somebody else. Having a list of the named ranges in your workbook could be helpful. To get a list, follow these steps: Applies To: Microsoft® Excel® for Windows […]
Using keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Excel helps you increase your efficiency and productivity, and helps you to use Microsoft Excel like a pro. In this Tip, we take a look at how we can use Excel shortcuts to save us time and increase our business efficiency. We will learn how to use keyboard shortcuts to […]
The IFS function gives you an efficient alternative to the tedious task of creating a nested IF function. The IFS function checks conditions sequentially, and as soon as a condition is found to be true, the function stops and returns the specified value. You can take advantage of this logic to define a default result […]
With a 3D Map, you can plot geographical data and view it on a 3D globe or custom map. If your data is time-stamped, you can even use a 3D Map to get a geographical tour of how your data changes over time. To create a 3D Map, your data must be in table format, […]
The PivotTable is one of the easiest tools used to transform huge amounts of data into meaningful reports. Excel didn’t disappoint with the improvements that have been made to PivotTables in their 2016 version. These include the following; Field List search, Automatic Time Grouping, and Multi-select Slicers. In this tip, we explore some improvements made […]
When an object has been placed in the same row as your data and you delete some of your rows, you may find that your object will either be compressed or deleted completely. This can easily be avoided by changing a setting in your object properties, thus preventing your object from distorting in Excel. In […]
Do you need to know how many customers you have invoiced this month? When creating a Pivot Table and adding your customers to both the row labels and again in the value area, each transaction is totaled for each customer. This does not give a true reflection of how many customers you have invoiced. In […]
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