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7 Reasons Why You Should Learn How to Use Excel
7 Reasons Why You Should Learn How to Use Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
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Summary
The Article shows how to boost productivity with Excel, Improve Quality of Work, Versatility, You will become a God in the Office!
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What are Pivot Tables used for in Excel?
What are Pivot Tables used for in Excel?
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Pivot Tables are a powerful data analysis tool. But many don't know what they are for. Here we look at what they're for and why to use them.
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Excel 2013 New Features
Excel 2013 New Features
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
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Summary
What's new in Excel 2013? Click to read the Activia Training quick guide to the new features in Microsoft Excel 2013.
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10 Ways Excel Pivot Tables can help you.
10 Ways Excel Pivot Tables can help you.
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Pivot Tables are extremely useful in analysing data and seeing how its linked. This looks at 10 ways to use Pivot Tables properly.
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The Top Ten Excel Functions You Should Know
The Top Ten Excel Functions You Should Know
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
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Summary
10 Microsoft Excel Functions that you should know. Knowing these Excel functions will make you more productive, and impact colleagues.
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Simplify Microsoft Excel with the Right Training Course
Simplify Microsoft Excel with the Right Training Course
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
You can play around with Microsoft Excel for hours, and still get nowhere! Here, we give you tips on how to find a training course to help
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What are Macros used for in Excel?
What are Macros used for in Excel?
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Macros in Excel are incredibly powerful tools that can provide the user with large benefits. This article looks at what macros are for.
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How to Use F3 to Paste Names in Excel
How to Use F3 to Paste Names in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Find out how to use F3 to paste names in Microsoft Excel with this guide from Activia Training.
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How to Format Dates in Microsoft Excel
How to Format Dates in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
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Summary
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How to Use Shortcuts for Font Formatting in Excel
How to Use Shortcuts for Font Formatting in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to use shortcuts for font formatting in Microsoft Excel with this tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Use Dependent Dropdown Lists in Excel
How to Use Dependent Dropdown Lists in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to create and use dependent dropdown lists in Microsoft Excel with this tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Use Select Visible Cells in Excel
How to Use Select Visible Cells in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to use Select Visible Cells in Microsoft Excel with this tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Select Multiple Cells in Excel
How to Select Multiple Cells in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Why am I selecting multiple cells in Microsoft Excel? Find out why this happens in this free Excel video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Wrap and Unwrap Text in Excel
How to Wrap and Unwrap Text in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to wrap and uwrap text in Microsoft Excel with this guide from Activia Training.
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How to Use the Shift Key in Excel
How to Use the Shift Key in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to use the shift key to navigate around your spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel, with this guide from Activia Training.
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Reasons Why a Formula Does Not Work in Microsoft Excel
Reasons Why a Formula Does Not Work in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Find out why your Excel formula might not work in this free video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Capitalise the First Letter in Microsoft Excel
How to Capitalise the First Letter in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
How can you capitalise the first letter of a sentence in Microsoft Excel? Find out how to do it in this free Excel video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Use Absolute Cell References in Excel
How to Use Absolute Cell References in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
What are absolute cell references in Microsoft Excel and how do we use them? Find out in this free Excel video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Count Text Values in Microsoft Excel
How to Count Text Values in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
How do you count text values in Microsoft Excel? Learn how to do it in this free Excel video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Group Numbers in an Excel Pivot Table
How to Group Numbers in an Excel Pivot Table
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to group numbers in an Excel pivot table with this free article and video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Export Quick Access Toolbar in Excel
How to Export Quick Access Toolbar in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Find out how to export your customised Quick Access Toolbar in Excel, with this guide from Activia Training.
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Why Do Arrow Keys Move the Screen in Excel Worksheet?
Why Do Arrow Keys Move the Screen in Excel Worksheet?
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn why arrow keys move the screen in Excel Worksheet with this free article and video tutorial from Activia Training.
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DATEDIF Function in Microsoft Excel
DATEDIF Function in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
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Summary
What is the DATEDIF function and how can you use it? Learn how to do it in this free Excel video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Work Out Gross Profit in Microsoft Excel
How to Work Out Gross Profit in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Find out how to work out gross profit in Microsoft Excel in this free video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Calculate the Difference Between Dates in Microsoft Excel
How to Calculate the Difference Between Dates in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
How can you calculate the difference between dates in Microsoft Excel? Find out how to do it in this free video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Use Find and Replace in Excel
How to Use Find and Replace in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to use the Find And Replace feature in Microsoft Excel on the Activia Training website.
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How to Select Data in Excel Using the Keyboard
How to Select Data in Excel Using the Keyboard
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to quickly select data in Excel using the keyboard with this tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Zoom in Excel
How to Zoom in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Find out how to zoom in and out of spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel with this guide from Activia Training.
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How to Lock Cells in Microsoft Excel
How to Lock Cells in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to lock cells in Microsoft Excel with this free article and video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Merge Cells in Microsoft Excel
How to Merge Cells in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to merge cells in Microsoft Excel with this free article and video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Remove Blank Rows in Microsoft Excel
How to Remove Blank Rows in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to remove blank rows in Microsoft Excel with this free article and video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Hide the Ribbon in Microsoft Excel
How to Hide the Ribbon in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to hide the ribbon in Microsoft Excel with this free article and video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Hide Sheets in Microsoft Excel
How to Hide Sheets in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
How do you hide sheets in Microsoft Excel? See how to do it in this free Excel video tutorial from Activia Training.
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Why Do Columns Show Numbers in Microsoft Excel?
Why Do Columns Show Numbers in Microsoft Excel?
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Find out why columns show numbers in Microsoft Excel and how to change them back to normal with this free video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Convert Measurements in Microsoft Excel
How to Convert Measurements in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
How do you convert measurements in Microsoft Excel? Learn how to do it in this free Excel video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Remove Spaces in Microsoft Excel
How to Remove Spaces in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
How can you remove cell spaces in Microsoft Excel? Learn how to do it in this free Excel video tutorial from Activia Training.
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Circular Reference Warning in Microsoft Excel
Circular Reference Warning in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
What is a Circular Reference Warning? See what it is and how to locate it in this free Excel video tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Turn Gridlines On and Off in Excel
How to Turn Gridlines On and Off in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Find out how to turn gridlines on and off in Microsoft Excel with this guide from Activia Training.
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How to Add a Percentage to Cells in Excel
How to Add a Percentage to Cells in Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to add a percentage and calculate percentages in Excel with this tutorial from Activia Training.
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How to Format Cells in Microsoft Excel
How to Format Cells in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
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Summary
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How to Work Out Percentage Increase in Microsoft Excel
How to Work Out Percentage Increase in Microsoft Excel
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Learn how to work out a percentage increase in Microsoft Excel on the Activia Training website.
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Excel Templates - Project & Time Management
Excel Templates - Project & Time Management
Jordan James
Author: Jordan James
About the article
Summary
Free project and time management excel templates from Activia Training - providers of cost effective Excel training courses.
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