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Get data from OneDrive Personal files with Power Query
I shared how to get data from OneDrive or SharePoint into Power Query in a previous post. Many people noted that the method shown in that post works with OneDrive for Business but doesn’t work with OneDrive Personal. So, in this post, I will demonstrate the technique needed to connect Power Query to files in Read More
How to run a macro from a macro (from another workbook)
In VBA, there are several ways to run a macro from a macro, and even run a macro from another workbook. On forums, these methods are used interchangeably depending on the commenter’s personal preferences. This can lead to confusion for anybody trying to learn VBA. Depending on the method for running/calling the macro, the syntax is slightly Read More
Get data from OneDrive or SharePoint with Power Query
In Power Query, when we connect to a local file, it’s reasonably obvious how we do that; it’s built directly into the UI. We just need to navigate to the location… Bam. Done! However, what if we want Power Query to get data from OneDrive or SharePoint? How do we do that? It’s not obvious. Read More
How to resize Excel sheet – 4 ways: manual & automatic
This post looks at how to Resize an Excel sheet. It’s a common requirement for users and is especially useful when creating dashboards for different-size monitors. Every office I have ever worked in has been an equipment battleground. It didn’t matter what the equipment was; it just had to be better than everybody else. A new keyboard, Read More
How to create a Sankey diagram in Excel
Sankey diagrams are used to show flow between two or more categories, where the width of each individual element is proportional to the flow rate. These chart types are available in Power BI, but are not natively available in Excel. However, today I want to show you that it is possible to create a Sankey diagram Read More
How to list all possible combinations from multiple lists (2 ways)
Imagine a scenario where you have two or more lists in Excel and from that, you want to list all possible combinations in one table. This is known as a cartesian join. The question might come in a simple form, such as: “How can we get a complete list of all General Ledger and Cost Read More
Excel calculation mode keeps changing: How to fix it!
You’re probably already aware that Excel has two main calculation modes: automatic and manual. Automatic calculation – calculates when a value changes or based on specific actions (inserting, deleting, hiding rows/columns, or renaming a worksheet, etc.). Manual calculation – only calculates when explicitly requested by the user: From the ribbon, click Formulas > Calculate Now Read More
How to close VBA UserForm: Hide vs Unload
VBA UserForms are a key tool for managing user interactions. When UserForms are well designed, they guide users through the options and settings without any help file or guidance. However, from my own UserForm development, I know one of the most overlooked aspects is how to close VBA UserForms. Is it best to hide or unload the Read More
How to automate Goal Seek in Excel with VBA Macro (2 ways)
In 2020, I attended an online meetup where Danielle Stein Fairhurst shared a technique to automate Goal Seek in Excel with a VBA macro. I had never thought of this before; it had my mind buzzing with ideas of how I could use it. I have since implemented this technique on a few projects and Read More