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How to use the SCAN function in Microsoft Excel to calculate running totals

By dividing (/) the running total by the sequence number, Excel returns the average of all the values from the start to the ...
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Excel's hidden formula trick: Alt+Enter shortcut revealed

The Alt+Enter shortcut isn't limited to new formulas you write—you can go back and clean up any messy formulas at any time.
PC Gamer

Microsoft launches Copilot AI function in Excel, but warns not to use it in 'any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility'

Certain Windows 365 Copilot users now have access to a new feature in Excel that lets you use Microsoft's Copilot AI to generate formulas, but you might want to be careful how you use it. Microsoft is ...
ZDNet

Excel's new Copilot function turns your prompts into formulas - how to try it

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 ...
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Use Excel Like a Pro: The Secret Behind IF, AND, and OR Functions

Imagine this: you’re managing a sprawling Excel spreadsheet with thousands of rows of data. You need to identify high-priority tasks, flag anomalies, or categorize entries based on specific rules.
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When Nothing Else Works, Use the Command Prompt to Shut Down Windows

In an ideal world, you'd lead a long and happy life only ever shutting down and restarting your PC via the Start menu. Click the power icon, choose your option, and you're done. However, life doesn't ...
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We Hate to Say It, But If Your Command Strip Didn’t Work, It’s Probably Your Fault

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Caroline Mullen Caroline Mullen is a writer focused on cleaning and organizing. Every rug ...
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How to use Excel’s AGGREGATE Function

Q. Could you explain how the AGGREGATE function works in Excel? A. AGGREGATE is possibly the most versatile function in Excel. Think of it as an advanced version of the SUBTOTAL function that offers ...
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Learn Excel Logical Functions to Easily Streamline Your Data Analysis

Have you ever found yourself staring at a tangled mess of Excel formulas, wondering if there’s a simpler way to get the results you need? You’re not alone. Whether you’re managing sales data, tracking ...
Redmond Magazine

What You Need To Know About Using Python in Excel

One of the most useful new features that Microsoft has incorporated into Excel in recent years is the ability to incorporate Python code directly into a spreadsheet. While it has long been possible to ...
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Microsoft says it's not using your Word, Excel data for AI training

Microsoft has denied claims that it uses Microsoft 365 apps (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to collect data to train the company's artificial intelligence (AI) models. "Microsoft does not use ...