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GETPIVOTDATA: The Easy Way to Retrieve PivotTable Data in Microsoft Excel
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Dynamically extract key info from your Excel dataset.

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You Need to Know What Double Quotes Do in Excel
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Double quotation marks aren't just for speech.

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How to Use the EOMONTH Function in Microsoft Excel
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Quickly calculate month-end dates in Excel.

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SORT vs. SORTBY in Microsoft Excel: Which Should You Use?
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Choose the best way to extract and rearrange your data in Excel.

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The Beginner's Guide to Boolean Logic in Microsoft Excel
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Boost your Boolean boon.

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4 Excel Function Combinations You Need to Know
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Nested functions are the way forward.

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How to Perform a Two-Way Lookup in Excel With INDEX and XMATCH
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Create dynamic lookups with this powerful function combo.

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How to Use XLOOKUP With Multiple Criteria in Excel
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XLOOKUP is more versatile than you think.

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5 Microsoft 365 Tools All Students Should Use in the Fall Semester
Microsoft 365

Get yourself organized at the start of the new school year.

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Creating Running Totals in Excel Is Easier Than You Think
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See how data accumulates over time.

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The Best Lookup Functions in Excel: Examples, Pros, and Cons
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Choose the best way to find corresponding values.

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You Can’t Be an Excel Power User Until You Know These 5 Tools
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These tools can transform how you work in Microsoft Excel.

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5 Excel Custom Format Tricks You Didn’t Know You Needed
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Venture outside the traditional number formats in Excel.

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5 New Microsoft Excel Features to Try in August 2025
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Get up to date with the latest Excel tools and features.

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Your Microsoft Excel File Needs a Hidden Backend Worksheet
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Keep your workbook tidy and efficient.

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My Go-To Excel Trick for Analyzing Big Data Sets Fast
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PivotTables are an underrated tool in Microsoft Excel.

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Excel’s Camera Tool vs. Paste as Linked Picture: What's the Difference?
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Should I snap or should I paste?

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Creating a Dashboard in Microsoft Excel? Paste Your Data as a Linked Picture
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Capture dynamic snapshots of your data with this little-known Excel tool.

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6 PowerPoint Tools That Will Set Your Presentation Apart
Microsoft PowerPoint

PowerPoint presentations don't have to be boring.

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6 Excel Hacks to Elevate Your Spreadsheet Game
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Excel is a never-ending learning curve.

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