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The simple Excel function that decides if your formula spills or returns one value

If you decide to spill the results, you can then use the spilled range operator (#) to perform a calculation on the spilled range. Simply reference the first cell of the spilled range with a # ...
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Don't trust Excel's COUNTA function to count non-blank cells—here's a better method

In most counting scenarios in Excel, COUNTBLANK reliably counts blank cells, and COUNTA reliably counts populated cells.

Calculate Payout Ratio in Excel: A Step-by-Step Guide

Discover how to calculate a payout ratio using Excel with our easy guide. Learn the formula and steps to evaluate dividends per share and earnings per share effectively.

From Spreadsheets to Sales : Create a Working CRM Inside Excel

Create a CRM using Excel with dropdown customer selection and FILTER plus XLOOKUP, saving time while keeping leads and deals ...

Optimize Excel's Goal Seek: Master Reverse Calculations

Discover how Excel's Goal Seek reverses calculations to find input values from known outcomes and enhances your data analysis skills.

I discovered a hidden Excel trick that turned my spreadsheet into Christmas magic

Here's how to create your own animated Christmas tree in Excel: Open up a new spreadsheet. Click the triangle button in the ...