When you import data into Excel, if Excel determines that one of the values in a column of data contains a string, it might import all values in the column as strings, even though they are really ...

Q. I have used the Excel functions LEFT, MID, and RIGHT to dissect cells. However, I have some spreadsheets where each piece of information is a different length and uses different delimiters. Is ...

Google Maps uses search strings to return lists of locations. When the search string exactly matches a stored location's name, Google Maps shows the site's precise position on a map. For example, the ...

The simplest way to start documenting Excel formulas like a coder is by using the N () function. Although its primary job is to convert non-numeric values into numbers, it has a hidden quirk: because ...

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Here's my problem: I have to recieve packages and input things like serial numbers, part numbers, and tracking numbers into various paperwork forms.<BR><BR>It is of course, generally preferable to use ...

Tables, named ranges, line breaks, modern functions, and helper columns make Excel formulas easier to read, audit, and fix.