What is a Custom Template? When you work with Excel, you often find yourself performing the same tasks repeatedly. This is where creating custom templates can be a catalyst. By learning how to create ...

If you're a spreadsheet jockey but you're not keen on Excel's default settings, reader Curare details how to set up a custom Excel template so the data-wrangling app always uses the workspace you ...

Tracking the time your employees take off needn't cause you a headache. With Microsoft Excel you can set up a workbook that can organize all sick days, personal days and any other days you need to ...

Looking to become an Excel power user? Excel has a number of features that will make it easier for you and your colleagues to enter data into your spreadsheets. If you’re developing a spreadsheet that ...

Excel macros are like mini-programs that perform repetitive tasks, saving you a lot of time and typing. For example, it takes Excel less than one-tenth of a second to calculate an entire, massive ...

Keeping track of your finances doesn’t have to be a headache. With the right Excel templates, you can budget, track expenses, ...

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