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Free Excel template: Class Student Grade Calculator v2.20

posted in T_Education on December 1, 2013 by Kevin Lehrbass 6 Comments

This Excel file is more of a custom solution than it is a template.

So, why share it?

Because, you can learn a lot about Excel by auditing formulas!

Take apart the template and see how it works (password is ‘test’). Continue reading →

Video 00058 Filter Out Number (digits in any order)

posted in Formulas on November 23, 2013 by Kevin Lehrbass 0 Comments

Imagine a column of numbers. Each number is 3 digits in length.

If we select 127 then we want to also hide 127, 172, 217, 271, 712, and 721 (six unique orders).

In this video I show you two possible solutions.  Continue reading →

Video 00057 Find the Monday before the oldest date

posted in Formulas on November 21, 2013 by Kevin Lehrbass 0 Comments

We can use Excel’s MIN function to find the minimum number in a range. As date values are technically numbers, the MIN function can show the oldest date.

 

But….how can you find the Monday before the oldest date???

Continue reading →

Free Excel template: Wedding Planner

posted in T_Planning on May 21, 2013 by Kevin Lehrbass 13 Comments

Web Based Planner or Spreadsheet Wedding Template?

There are many different on-line wedding planners.  For example, click here to see Marha Stewart’s on-line wedding planning tool. Continue reading →

Video 00047 Formulas_Add 20 minutes to TIME value

posted in Tips on April 21, 2013 by Kevin Lehrbass 0 Comments

How do you add 20 minutes to a time value in Microsoft Excel?

What is the difference between a time value and a date & time value?

 

There’s a lot of confusion about data and time values in Excel but it’s easy to learn! Continue reading →

Free Excel template: SWOT planner

posted in T_Business on April 17, 2013 by Kevin Lehrbass 0 Comments

SWOT = Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

Enter strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.  For each entry, you select “Y” to display it in the output sheet or “N” to hide it (no need to erase the entry and then have to type it back in later). Continue reading →

Video 00044 Array Formulas_Example2_EXACT LEFT_functions

posted in Formulas on April 17, 2013 by Kevin Lehrbass 0 Comments

Question: Why use an array formula?

Answer: You can answer a complex question using only 1 array.

 

In this video, the array uses the EXACT and LEFT worksheet functions. Continue reading →

Video 00043 Formulas_Array Formulas_Example1_LEN_function

posted in Formulas on April 16, 2013 by Kevin Lehrbass 0 Comments

Question: Why use an array formula?

Answer: Because you can answer many complex questions using only 1 array formula!

 

In this video, I use an array formula to extend the use of Excel’s LEN function. Continue reading →

Video 00042 Why would I need an array formula?

posted in Formulas on April 11, 2013 by Kevin Lehrbass 0 Comments

Why would I need an array formula?

I have heard this question so many times over the years! If you have never ever used an array formula than this video is for you.

Don’t worry….No prior knowledge is required. I explain things slowly. Continue reading →

Video 00035 Solution_Dynamic array HYPERLINK

posted in Solutions on April 8, 2013 by Kevin Lehrbass 1 Comment

Create a dynamic hyperlink using an array formula!

This means that you can jump to a location in your data depending on conditions in the values. 

This is one of my favorite ways to use an array formula! Continue reading →

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Sometimes I write a practical 'how to' post and other times I explore a crazy idea and build something unique. I love working with data in Microsoft Excel!

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