Category: Excel

Convert kg to lbs

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If you’re looking to convert kilograms (kg) to pounds (lbs) in Excel, this guide will show you two easy methods. Whether you're creating a simple conversion tool for everyday use or incorporating conversions into your spreadsheet calculations, you’ll learn how to do it efficiently using both direct calculations and Excel’s built-in functions. Method 1: Direct Calculation in Excel The conversion factors you'll need are:- 1 kg = 2.20462 lbs (pounds)- 1 lb (pound) = 0.45359 kg These are the values to use in our calculation. In our example, we will open a spreadsheet and create two sets of headers....read more

What is Excel VBA? A Beginner’s Guide to Macros and Automation

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Excel VBA refers to Visual Basic for Applications, a programming language that helps automate tasks in Microsoft Excel. VBA is a powerful tool for creating macros and customizing Excel functionalities. Not only does it work in Excel, but it’s also compatible with other Office applications like Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. What is VBA used for? Excel VBA is commonly used to automate repetitive tasks through macros. These macros can simplify tasks like data analysis, generating reports, or modifying large sets of data. If you’re new to VBA, don’t worry—you don’t need to be a programmer to get started, as...read more

Generating Random Numbers in Excel

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How to Generate a Random Number in Excel Using RAND and RANDBETWEEN Functions If you’re wondering how to generate a random number in Excel, there are two main functions that make this easy: RAND() and RANDBETWEEN(). These functions allow you to generate random numbers for various purposes, from random decimals to whole numbers within a specified range. How to Use RAND() to Generate a Random Number in Excel Between 0 and 1 The RAND() function generates a random decimal number between 0 and 1. This is useful when you need to work with fractional values. One important thing to...read more

How to Make a Word Search Puzzle in Excel (or Google Sheets)

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In this tutorial you'll learn how to make a printable word search that you can use as activity for children. This is a very simple method that you can use for free and you can create a template that you can later modify to add as many words as you want. This method uses formulas available in Google Sheets or Excel so you can follow this method regardless of the software you are using. The Formulas There are two formulas used in this tutorial. Let's first look at what these formulas are doing. CHAR (number) Char(number) formula returns the...read more
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What is a worksheet

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A worksheet is a tab inside a workbook in Excel. Think of it like a page in a notebook. Just as a notebook has many pages, an Excel workbook can have many worksheets, each used to store data and perform calculations. By default, a new workbook starts with one blank worksheet named "Sheet1" Adding More Worksheets To add more worksheets: Click the + icon next to the existing sheet tab (usually labeled "Sheet1"). Every time you click it, a new worksheet is created. Tip: You can have as many worksheets as you need within the same workbook. Each one...read more
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What is an Excel Workbook

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If you're new to Microsoft Excel, you might hear the term "workbook" often. So, what exactly is an Excel workbook? Let’s break it down! Excel Workbook vs. Excel Worksheet At its core, an Excel workbook is like a binder, and each worksheet inside is like a page in that binder. You can think of a workbook as a collection of worksheets, all housed within one single file. Key Features: Workbook: The entire Excel file (.xlsx) that contains one or more worksheets. Worksheet: Also known as a “sheet,” this is a grid of cells where you can enter data, perform...read more

5 simple Excel XLOOKUP examples

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Let's put the new XLOOKUP in Excel to the test with these 5 simple examples. The data below represents a list of serial numbers shipped in boxes to various companies in several countries. For simplicity, we keep the dataset simple and on the same screen. The data set Example 1: Basic XLOOKUP In the first example, we will look for the country where a certain serial number is shipped. the XLOOKUP function will look like this: =XLOOKUP(F2,A:A,D:D,"not found") The function looks for the value in F2 "1125181" that can be found in the first column A:A and finds a...read more

What is xlookup in Excel

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XLOOKUP is the newest addition to the lookup formulas in Excel. If VLOOKUP is a Vertical lookup function and HLOOKUP is a Horizontal lookup function, XLOOKUP is capable of replacing them both by performing the lookup both horizontally and vertically. What is the difference between VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP? VLOOKUP is structured like this VLOOKUP ( value to look for, in this big array where the value has to be in the first column, return the value in the X column on the right after the first column, exact or approximate match) Notice in bold the restrictions of VLOOKUP. you...read more

How to open Excel Files downloaded from the Internet

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You may have reached here because you purchased and Excel template from one of our Online Stores on Etsy, TeachersPayTeachers or Gumroad. Or maybe you downloaded a file from somewhere else and you want to open it. First of all, make sure you trust the source. We scan all our files with the latest anti-virus programs. It is also good, as an additional precaution to have your own antivirus and to scan any file that you may have received. The warnings below are usually showing when opening Excel files with macros. Here are some of the warnings you may...read more

What is an Excel Pivot Table

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Pivot tables are Excel's most powerful feature. A pivot table lets you summarize detailed data automatically. In this tutorial you will learn what is an Excel Pivot table and how to create an Excel pivot table to summarize a simple dataset. Case Study A grocery store wants to keep track of daily sales of the main fruits thei are selling: Apples and Oranges. They start with a blank Excel sheet and each day add two lines. One for the sales of Apples and one for the sales of Oranges. Towards the end of the month, the store manager wants...read more