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<div><div data-sp-canvascontrol="" data-sp-canvasdataversion="1.0" data-sp-controldata="&#123;&quot;position&quot;&#58;&#123;&quot;layoutIndex&quot;&#58;1,&quot;zoneIndex&quot;&#58;1,&quot;sectionIndex&quot;&#58;1,&quot;sectionFactor&quot;&#58;12,&quot;controlIndex&quot;&#58;0&#125;,&quot;controlType&quot;&#58;3,&quot;id&quot;&#58;&quot;ac616cec-a63f-4f6d-87dd-fb5feea703cb&quot;,&quot;webPartId&quot;&#58;&quot;d1d91016-032f-456d-98a4-721247c305e8&quot;,&quot;rteInstanceId&quot;&#58;&quot;d9bfdc1d-76e0-4805-a76c-428f3b9a71c4&quot;,&quot;addedFromPersistedData&quot;&#58;true,&quot;reservedHeight&quot;&#58;714,&quot;reservedWidth&quot;&#58;1032&#125;"><div data-sp-webpart="" data-sp-webpartdataversion="1.11" data-sp-webpartdata="&#123;&quot;id&quot;&#58;&quot;d1d91016-032f-456d-98a4-721247c305e8&quot;,&quot;instanceId&quot;&#58;&quot;ac616cec-a63f-4f6d-87dd-fb5feea703cb&quot;,&quot;title&quot;&#58;&quot;Image&quot;,&quot;description&quot;&#58;&quot;Add an image, picture or photo to your page including text overlays and ability to crop and resize images.&quot;,&quot;audiences&quot;&#58;[],&quot;serverProcessedContent&quot;&#58;&#123;&quot;htmlStrings&quot;&#58;&#123;&#125;,&quot;searchablePlainTexts&quot;&#58;&#123;&#125;,&quot;imageSources&quot;&#58;&#123;&quot;imageSource&quot;&#58;&quot;/sites/M365-CDN/SiteAssets/SitePages/Content-20220/83518-Excel10.jpg&quot;&#125;,&quot;links&quot;&#58;&#123;&#125;,&quot;customMetadata&quot;&#58;&#123;&quot;imageSource&quot;&#58;&#123;&quot;siteId&quot;&#58;&quot;40ef054e-5ec7-4552-ac92-09bbd4faa5e1&quot;,&quot;webId&quot;&#58;&quot;35f81bac-1b1d-4f8c-a038-0302a1a6ae55&quot;,&quot;listId&quot;&#58;&quot;870ffa3e-eb32-4905-82ab-9e57adb99968&quot;,&quot;uniqueId&quot;&#58;&quot;&#123;e96df308-27a7-4331-9e34-d518591d37c5&#125;&quot;,&quot;width&quot;&#58;2048,&quot;height&quot;&#58;1365&#125;&#125;&#125;,&quot;dataVersion&quot;&#58;&quot;1.11&quot;,&quot;properties&quot;&#58;&#123;&quot;id&quot;&#58;&quot;58329934-b54d-4b8f-97c5-b04d619c7631&quot;,&quot;linkUrl&quot;&#58;&quot;&quot;,&quot;isInlineImage&quot;&#58;true,&quot;siteId&quot;&#58;&quot;40ef054e-5ec7-4552-ac92-09bbd4faa5e1&quot;,&quot;webId&quot;&#58;&quot;35f81bac-1b1d-4f8c-a038-0302a1a6ae55&quot;,&quot;listId&quot;&#58;&quot;870ffa3e-eb32-4905-82ab-9e57adb99968&quot;,&quot;uniqueId&quot;&#58;&quot;&#123;e96df308-27a7-4331-9e34-d518591d37c5&#125;&quot;,&quot;imgHeight&quot;&#58;1365,&quot;imgWidth&quot;&#58;2048,&quot;imageSourceType&quot;&#58;2,&quot;alignment&quot;&#58;&quot;Center&quot;,&quot;fixAspectRatio&quot;&#58;false,&quot;overlayText&quot;&#58;&quot;&quot;,&quot;altText&quot;&#58;&quot;&quot;&#125;,&quot;containsDynamicDataSource&quot;&#58;false&#125;"><div data-sp-componentid="d1d91016-032f-456d-98a4-721247c305e8"></div><div data-sp-htmlproperties=""><img data-sp-prop-name="imageSource" src="/sites/M365-CDN/SiteAssets/SitePages/Content-20220/83518-Excel10.jpg" data-sp-cust-siteId="40ef054e-5ec7-4552-ac92-09bbd4faa5e1" data-sp-cust-webId="35f81bac-1b1d-4f8c-a038-0302a1a6ae55" data-sp-cust-listId="870ffa3e-eb32-4905-82ab-9e57adb99968" data-sp-cust-uniqueId="&#123;e96df308-27a7-4331-9e34-d518591d37c5&#125;" data-sp-cust-width="2048" data-sp-cust-height="1365" /></div></div></div><div data-sp-canvascontrol="" data-sp-canvasdataversion="1.0" data-sp-controldata="&#123;&quot;controlType&quot;&#58;4,&quot;id&quot;&#58;&quot;d9bfdc1d-76e0-4805-a76c-428f3b9a71c4&quot;,&quot;position&quot;&#58;&#123;&quot;layoutIndex&quot;&#58;1,&quot;zoneIndex&quot;&#58;1,&quot;sectionIndex&quot;&#58;1,&quot;sectionFactor&quot;&#58;12,&quot;controlIndex&quot;&#58;1&#125;,&quot;addedFromPersistedData&quot;&#58;true&#125;"><div data-sp-rte=""><p>Today, we're bringing you another exciting video packed with tips and tricks you might not know about Excel. These hacks will help you save time, reduce errors, and increase your productivity.<br><br></p><ul><li>00&#58;00 Intro</li><li>00&#58;47 Alt F1 default charts</li><li>02&#58;30 Star Rating Displays</li><li>07&#58;30 Fill Series Quickly</li><li>08&#58;59 Pivot Filter</li><li>09&#58;45 Autocorrect Magic</li></ul><h3>Why is Excel so good?</h3><p>Microsoft Excel is widely regarded as an incredibly powerful tool for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the key reasons why Excel is so good&#58;<br></p><p>1.&#160; Versatility&#58; Excel can be used for a wide array of tasks, such as data analysis, financial calculations, project management, and much more. Its functionality can be extended further with the use of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for automation and custom functions.<br></p><p>2.&#160; Data Analysis&#58; Excel provides a robust suite of tools for data manipulation and analysis. With features like PivotTables, Power Query, and various statistical functions, Excel is well-equipped to handle large data sets.<br></p><p>3.&#160; Data Visualization&#58; Excel's charting and graphing tools allow users to represent their data visually, making it easier to identify patterns, trends, and outliers.<br></p><div tabindex="-1" data-cke-widget-wrapper="1" data-cke-filter="off" class="cke_widget_wrapper cke_widget_block cke_widget_inlineimage cke_widget_wrapper_webPartInRteInlineImage cke_widget_wrapper_webPartInRteClear cke_widget_wrapper_webPartInRteAlignCenter cke_widget_wrapper_webPartInRte" data-cke-display-name="div" data-cke-widget-id="2" role="region" aria-label="Inline image in RTE. Use Alt + F11 to go to toolbar. Use Alt + P to open the property pane."><div data-webpart-id="image" class="webPartInRte webPartInRteAlignCenter webPartInRteClear webPartInRteInlineImage cke_widget_element" data-cke-widget-data="%7B%22classes%22%3A%7B%22webPartInRteInlineImage%22%3A1%2C%22webPartInRteClear%22%3A1%2C%22webPartInRteAlignCenter%22%3A1%2C%22webPartInRte%22%3A1%7D%7D" data-cke-widget-upcasted="1" data-cke-widget-keep-attr="0" data-widget="inlineimage" data-instance-id="ac616cec-a63f-4f6d-87dd-fb5feea703cb" title=""></div></div><p>4.&#160; Ease of Use&#58; Excel has a relatively user-friendly interface. While it does have advanced functions that require some learning, basic tasks can be performed intuitively, making it accessible to a wide range of users.</p><p>5.&#160; Integration&#58; Excel works seamlessly with other Microsoft Office applications and many third-party apps, making it easy to import and export data to and from Excel. It is also widely supported, meaning that Excel files can be opened and edited on virtually any device.</p><p>6.&#160; Collaboration&#58; With the advent of Excel Online and integration with Microsoft 365, multiple users can work on the same spreadsheet simultaneously, making it a great tool for collaborative work.</p><p>7.&#160; Customization&#58; Excel is highly customizable. You can create templates, design your own formulas with a wide range of built-in functions, and even program complex macros with VBA.</p><p>8.&#160; Popularity&#58; Due to its long history and extensive usage in the business world, there are abundant resources for learning Excel and a large community of users to turn to for help and advice.</p><p>In essence, Excel's power lies in its versatility, depth of features, and widespread adoption. Whether you're a student, a business professional, a researcher, or just someone looking to organize personal data, Excel has tools and functionalities that can assist you.</p><h3>Five more Jedi-level Excel tricks that will amaze include&#58;</h3><p><br></p><p>Excel offers a wide range of features and tricks that can help improve your productivity and efficiency. Here are some of the best Excel tricks&#58;</p><p>1. Flash Fill&#58; Excel's Flash Fill feature can automatically extract, combine, or format data based on patterns it recognizes. It's particularly useful when dealing with data formatting or splitting data into separate columns.</p><p>2. Conditional Formatting&#58; Use conditional formatting to highlight cells that meet specific conditions. This feature helps you visually analyze and draw attention to important data based on criteria you define.</p><p>3. PivotTables&#58; PivotTables allow you to summarize and analyze large datasets quickly. They provide a flexible way to group, filter, and analyze data, making it easier to identify patterns, trends, and relationships.</p><p>4. VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP&#58; These functions enable you to search for specific values in a column or row and retrieve corresponding data from adjacent columns or rows. They are helpful for data retrieval and linking related information.</p><p>5. Remove Duplicates&#58; Excel's &quot;Remove Duplicates&quot; feature helps eliminate duplicate values from a selected range, ensuring data accuracy and cleanliness.</p><p>6. Data Validation&#58; Use data validation to restrict input in cells to a specific set of values or predefined rules. It helps prevent errors and ensures data integrity.</p><p>7. Transposing Data&#58; The Transpose feature allows you to switch rows and columns, quickly rearranging your data's orientation.</p><p>8. Custom Formatting&#58; Excel's custom formatting feature allows you to change the appearance of data without altering its underlying value. You can create custom number formats, date formats, and more.</p><p>9. Paste Special&#58; Paste Special offers various options for pasting data, including pasting values only, formatting only, or performing calculations. It provides greater control when copying and pasting data.</p><p>10. Keyboard Shortcuts&#58; Excel has numerous keyboard shortcuts that can save you time and improve your efficiency. Learn commonly used shortcuts for tasks like copying, pasting, formatting, and navigating through worksheets.</p><p>These are just a few Excel tricks to enhance your productivity. Excel is a powerful tool with many more features and capabilities, so explore and experiment to find what works best for your specific needs.<br></p></div></div><div data-sp-canvascontrol="" data-sp-canvasdataversion="1.0" data-sp-controldata="&#123;&quot;controlType&quot;&#58;0,&quot;pageSettingsSlice&quot;&#58;&#123;&quot;isDefaultDescription&quot;&#58;true,&quot;isDefaultThumbnail&quot;&#58;true,&quot;globalRichTextStylingVersion&quot;&#58;0,&quot;rtePageSettings&quot;&#58;&#123;&quot;contentVersion&quot;&#58;4&#125;,&quot;isEmailReady&quot;&#58;false&#125;&#125;"></div></div>

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