Excel’s Top 10 Tips Stormy Stark

#1 Linking

Starts with an equals sign (a link is a formula!)Dynamically joins dataAutomatically updates

Much safer then copying and pasting

#2 Text To ColumnsLots of text in one cellHighlight the column Use the Text to Column button

Data RibbonSelect the proper delimiter

# 3 The Fill Handle

Little Black BoxLeft click and drag down

Establish the pattern!Double clicking can save lots of time

# 4 Deleting Duplicates

Highlight your listSelect delete duplicates

Data RibbonSelect the correct columnExcel leaves the 1st instance and deletes the rest

#5 Hiding & Unhiding Cells

Select the rows or columnsRight clickChoose Hide CellsRemember what is hidden can be unhidden!!!

#6 FilteringFast way to visualize dataData Ribbon

Drop down arrows appear (but do NOT print)

Can filter on multiple criteria

#7 SubtotalsFastest way to get counts and sumsData TabALWAYS sort your list first!Pay careful attention to column selectionChoose functionSummary Below Data

#8 Visible Cells Only

Add to Quick Access BarUsed with subtotals and filteringCopies ONLY the visible cells

NOT those hidden depending on group level

#9 Conditional FormattingApply specific formatting to certain cells

Determine your criteriaDetermine your formatting

Can sort based on formatting

#10 Moving Windows

View RibbonOpen new windowsArrange as desiredREMEMBER to SAVE EACH WINDOW!!!!