Combining Ctrl + Shift + Arrow keys lets you extend your selection in any direction until Excel hits a blank cell. Start from the top-left corner of your data, try Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow, then ...

To do that, open the Macros window, select the macro, and click Options. Under Shortcut key, press the key to use with Ctrl —I chose Ctrl + J —and click OK. When choosing the key, just make sure it ...

Solution: By using the ListObject feature in VBA, you can directly capture embedded tables from web pages. With just a few lines of code, you can complete data retrieval at ten times the speed. Set ws ...

The big picture: The Windows ecosystem has offered an unparalleled level of backward compatibility for decades. However, Microsoft is now working to remove as many legacy technologies as possible in ...

Apple's Numbers spreadsheet for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, is not as powerful as Microsoft Excel, but most users will be hard-pressed to find its limitations — and will immediately see how much easier ...

A new COPILOT function in Excel lets you use AI in a formula. The new skill is now available to Microsoft 365 insiders. Reduces some of the complexity involved in creating formulas. Get more in-depth ...

Microsoft has announced that it will start disabling external workbook links to blocked file types by default between October 2025 and July 2026. After the rollout ...

Have you ever found yourself staring at a sprawling Excel workbook, wondering if you’re using the right tool for the job? Between Power Query, Power Pivot, and VBA, it’s easy to feel like you’re ...

Spreadsheets are undeniably powerful. They can come in handy for all sorts of applications like tracking and forecasting cash flow, creating loan amortization schedules, analyzing sales data, and even ...

Have you ever found yourself endlessly clicking through repetitive steps in Excel, wishing there was a way to make the process smarter and faster? While Power Query is a fantastic option for ...

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