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When using the SUMIF function between workbooks, you may get a VALUE error if the source workbook is not open. This behavior occurs when the formula that contains the SUMIF, COUNTIF, or COUNTBLANK function refers to cells in a closed workbook. To work around this, use a combination of the SUM and IF functions together […]
Have you ever found that at the beginning of the financial year you need to make a copy of the previous year’s workbook? If so, you’d need to delete all the old year’s data, but you would really like to keep your formulas in the worksheet. By using the Go To dialogue box, there is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever needed to create a forecast report in Microsoft® Excel®? How did you calculate the projections? Whichever methods you used, Microsoft has made this much simpler with a new feature called Forecast Sheet. All you need to do is provide the input, and with a single click of the new Forecast Sheet button, Excel […]
Dashboards in Microsoft® Excel® are used for visually presenting important business information. Dashboards can display current status of metrics and key performance indicators. In this tip, we look at how to enhance dashboards with a Power View report by analyzing sales data. Power View reports in Microsoft® Excel® pull your data together in tables, matrices, […]
The Tree Map chart is a new chart type available in Microsoft® Excel® 2016. It’s used to proportionally display hierarchical levels of data in the form of different sized rectangle blocks. A sales manager can use the Tree Map chart to monitor the performance of the sales consultants. This chart would be best suited to […]
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