If you've used data validation in Excel before, you probably selected the relevant cells, clicked "Data Validation" in the ...

Whether you want to restrict data inputs, ensure consistency, or avoid errors, data validation in Microsoft Excel is the tool for you. It can also serve as a vital safety net if you plan to share your ...

You can easily create a drop-down list in Excel to limit the values that can be entered in a column. Here's how to set one up.

Follow the steps below to create a drop-down list using data validation in Excel. If you want to add a message pop up, you can click the Input Message tab and check the checkbox for “Show input ...

Q: I have an Excel spreadsheet that I update weekly with our employees’ Actual Sales and Sales Goals. I manually insert a red circle to indicate those who did not reach their sales goal by more than a ...

Struggling with messy data in Excel can be a real headache, especially when you’re on a tight deadline. But what if there was a way to make this process smoother and more efficient? In this guide ...

Drop-down lists in Microsoft Excel (and Word and Access) allow you to create a list of valid choices that you or others can select for a given field. This is especially useful for fields that require ...

One way businesses can save time and money is using Excel spreadsheets as data tables in which to store customer information, inventory details or other important data. Excel has several features that ...

In today’s competitive construction environment, time and accuracy matter more than ever. For quantity surveyors (QS), spreadsheets remain one of the most accessible, flexible, and cost-effective ...

Way back in December, I wrote about Num Sum, a Web-based spreadsheet. Since then, Num Sum has matured and added quite a few features, including the ability to work on Num Sum spreadsheets offline, ...