Excel Tips

Use conditional formatting to color entire rows based on status, amount thresholds, or multiple conditions. Includes zebra striping and combined rules.

Four ways to make large dropdown lists searchable: AutoComplete, FILTER with validation, Combo Box controls, and helper column filtering.

Four methods to auto-generate unique invoice numbers: sequential, year-prefix, MAX-based gap-proof, and date-based with daily reset.

Extract invoice numbers, SKUs, zip codes, and other values from mixed text using LEFT, MID, RIGHT, FIND, Flash Fill, and TEXTAFTER.

Reference cells in closed workbooks using file-path formulas, VLOOKUP across files, and Power Query. Three methods with broken link management.

Three methods to consolidate data from multiple sheets: Power Query, manual copy-paste, and VSTACK. Includes adding a source identifier column.

Protect formulas and structure while letting users type in designated input cells. Step-by-step sheet protection setup with best practices.

Make a second dropdown change its options based on the first selection using Named Ranges and INDIRECT. Step-by-step with screenshots.

Assign status labels automatically based on scores, dates, or multiple conditions. Nested IF, IFS, and lookup table approaches compared.