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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There are a few ways to count the number of items in an Excel list, depending on the data you have. In this tutorial, learn how to count items in Excel using the COUNTIF and SUBTOTAL functions. Image: ...

Q. I currently keep a static to-do list, and I would like to update it to be more dynamic. Do you have any advice? A. Microsoft Excel is best known for crunching numbers, but it’s also a powerful tool ...

Have you ever crafted the perfect Excel formula, only to be greeted by the dreaded #VALUE! error instead of the seamless results you expected? It’s a frustrating ...

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Isolating values in an Excel 2007/2010 worksheet or workbook is common in both error-checking and data analysis tasks. While appropriate even for a small worksheet, the functions that isolate a value ...

When inserting an ActiveX control to generate a list box in an Excel spreadsheet, you might sometimes notice that the list box does not contain a horizontal scrollbar. If this is the case, your list ...

Dropdowns are useful features that simplify data entry and enforce data validations in spreadsheet software. Creating a dropdown list is easy. And you might have done that already in Excel. But did ...

How to add color to a drop-down list in Excel Your email has been sent Color can be a powerful element in an Excel drop-down list, and it’s easier to add than you might think. Perhaps you want to use ...