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Comments vs. Notes in Microsoft Excel: What's the Difference?

Don't get overwhelmed by annotations in Excel.

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Don’t Create Numbered Lists Manually in Excel: Use SEQUENCE and COUNTA Instead

This simple formula will save you lots of time.

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This Belkin USB-C Hub Is Perfect for Content Creators
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Your laptop’s new best friend.

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6 Excel Keyboard Shortcuts I Wish I Knew Earlier

These shortcuts would have saved me so much time!

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Microsoft Can Keep Activision Blizzard, Says Federal Court

Microsoft will retain Activision Blizzard.

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If You Don’t Use Copilot in Microsoft OneDrive, You’re Missing Out

Delve into your content without opening any files.

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5 Microsoft Excel Hacks That Could Blow Your Mind

Impress your coworkers with these nifty tricks.

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Today Is the Day: Skype Is Officially Shutting Down for Good

So long old friend.

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I Use Custom Number Formatting Instead of Conditional Formatting in Excel

There's more than one way to skin a cat.

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How to Use the CHOOSECOLS and CHOOSEROWS Functions in Excel to Extract Data

They're similar to the TAKE function—but they can do a lot more!

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How to Control Hyphens in Microsoft Word

Hyphenate automatically, manually, or not at all.

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Why Everyone Should Use VS Code (Even If They Aren't a Coder)

More than just a code editor.

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Everything You Need to Know About Excel Tables (And Why You Should Always Use Them)

This could totally change how you work in Excel.

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4 Reasons I Share My Microsoft Word Documents as PDFs

It's an extra step worth taking.

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You Can Do More Than You Think With Paragraphs in Microsoft Word

Take control of your document's layout.

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How to Spot Greenwashing in Tech Products

Don't fall for the trendy buzzwords.

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How to Turn a Screenshot Into Excel Data

You don't have to copy the data manually!

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How to Use the SORTBY Function in Excel

Dynamically reorder your data using one simple formula.

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Don’t Ignore the Power of F4 in Microsoft Excel

F4 is literally the key to excellence in Excel.

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The Excel logo with a table in the background and 'PivotTables' and 'PIVOTBY' written next to it.
The PIVOTBY Function vs PivotTables: Which Should You Use in Excel?

Know the differences between these powerful spreadsheet tools.

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