How to create an Excel summary table using UNIQUE and SUMIFS

How to create an Excel summary table using UNIQUE and SUMIFS

SUMIFS like other …IF or …IFS function are great tools to aggregate data based on a set of conditions. The downside of this approach is that the criteria must be supplied manually, especially when you need to create a summary table. In this guide, we’re going to show...
How to use COUNTIFS Excel Function with Unequal Ranges

How to use COUNTIFS Excel Function with Unequal Ranges

The COUNTIFS and COUNTIF functions can count the values in ranges which meet certain criteria. Although the COUNTIFS function accepts multiple range-criteria pairs, it doesn’t allow using different size ranges. You can overcome this with the help of the SUM and...
How to count if not equal to x or y in Excel

How to count if not equal to x or y in Excel

The COUNTIFS function can count the values in multiple ranges with multiple criteria. The function counts each given range-criteria pair and combines the result with AND logical operator. Unfortunately, there is no quick and easy way to use an OR logic with the...
How to switch to Excel full screen mode

How to switch to Excel full screen mode

Excel’s toolbar and Ribbon contain many features and shortcut icons that are aimed for improving productivity. On the other hand, these icons actually take a lot of space in your screen. Thus, your work space becomes a bit more limited. A full screen, or...
How to Make Excel Show Formula Bar or Hide It

How to Make Excel Show Formula Bar or Hide It

By default, the formula bar is visible in Excel to allow you to see and enter formulas in the active cell. However, you may want to hide the formula bar either to limit user interaction with it, or to give your Excel workbook a compact look and feel. Alternatively,...
Color coded parentheses in Excel for easier formula creation

Color coded parentheses in Excel for easier formula creation

It is very easy to lose track when creating complex formulas in Excel. Since functions use parenthesis to wrap their arguments, you may end up in a position that you do not know which parenthesis belongs to which function. In this kind of situations, you need to pay...
How to how to debug an Excel formula using the F9 key

How to how to debug an Excel formula using the F9 key

Debugging formulas in Excel can be intimidating. The process becomes harder if you are trying to calculate and also remember the values of each part of the formula. Fortunately, the F9 key is an easy and quick way to break a formula down into pieces. The F9 key...