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3 Excel functions, 1 cell: How to build a pro dashboard engine

One formula filters, dedupes, and ranks your data into a live list. No more manual sort or remove duplicates.

Between the sheets at the college Excel championships

One of the most unusual — and fun — events in college sports is a high-stakes spreadsheeting competition in Las Vegas.

Put Excel into Easy Mode by Implementing First Normal Form (1NF)

Excel's query tool reshapes messy imports into 1NF, so AVERAGEIFS replaces hacks and your summaries run faster.
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Stop wrestling with text in Excel: These 8 tools are game-changers

Fix "fake" numbers, strip hidden web spaces, and join text professionally using Excel's built-in legacy and modern tools.

Make the Ultimate Personal Finance Tracker in Excel

Build a fast Excel money tracker with SUMIFS totals, color coding, and charts, so you see monthly savings and trends without manual work.