Power Query is great for extracting data from a source, reshaping it, then loading it into Excel. A standard part of the transformation process involves Power Query using column headers to reference each column. When the column headers change in the source data, it gives us a big problem. Recently, my friend, Celia Alves released Read More
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Clear old items from a PivotTable filter list
It’s a question that every PivotTable user has had to ask at some point: How to clear old items from a PivotTable filter list? Look at the screenshot below, we can see Delta in the PivotTable filter box and the slicer, but there is no Delta in the source data table. How can that happen? Read More
Why are Excel formulas not calculating?
We have all experienced it; for whatever reason, the formulas in Excel aren’t calculating as expected. Most of the time, it is something simple that we have never thought of. But, once you know the most likely reasons, it is easier to troubleshoot the problem. So, in this post, we are looking at the most Read More
Calculate CAGR in Excel (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
In this post, we are looking at how to calculate CAGR in Excel. CAGR stands for Compound Annual Growth Rate; it calculates the annual percentage growth over a period of time, where the growth is compounded each year. The compound annual growth rate is often used in finance to understand how different investments have performed Read More
VBA to sort sheets alphabetically
When working with Excel, the worksheets order matters. The tabs should reflect the flow which a user can understand. Since there is no native feature to do it, using VBA to short sheets alphabetically can be a useful time-saver. But things are never as straightforward, are they? Sorting can be in standard or reverse order Read More
Office Scripts – Sort sheets alphabetically
In this post, we are covering how to sort sheets alphabetically using Office Scripts. Actually, the final code will be flexible enough to sort sheets in many different ways. I’ll share the basic script, along with the steps to create a more dynamic and robust solution. By the end, we will have a script that Read More
Use Office Scripts with Power Automate
In this post, we are looking at how to use Office Scripts with Power Automate. They are both relatively new tools in the online world, and when used together, they create a new ecosystem for automation with Excel. Power Automate is a cloud-based low-code / no-code tool that enables automation through connectors into many Microsoft Read More
Office Scripts – Hide all sheets except one
In this post, we’ll cover the Office Script you can use to hide all sheets except one. I’ll share the basic script, along with the options to change the code to your requirements. Since Power Automate can use Office Scripts, I will also share the reusable code block to use with dynamic flows. Example Office Read More
VBA to hide all sheets except one
There is a common question that many Excel users ask: “How can I hide all sheets except one with a macro?”. So, let’s answer that very question. First, I’ll share with you the VBA to hide all sheets except one, and then the process to turn it into a reusable code block. Basic VBA code Read More
Office Scripts – Reverse number signs
We often need to reverse number signs in Excel. For me, this regularly occurs because the accounting signage for debits and credits is opposite to the signage of income and costs. I am sure in your chosen field there are plenty of scenarios also. Using native Excel functionality, there are plenty of ways to change Read More
