How to create data bars in Excel to help others visualize your spreadsheet's numbers

To create data bars in Excel, select your cells and then choose data bars from Conditional Formatting.
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Editing a Formula in an Excel Dialog Box? Here's a Tip to Make Life Easier

By default, when you select a formula or source field in a dialog box, Enter mode is activated. You can see this in the status bar at the bottom of the Excel window. The status bar is only visible in ...

How to split cells into columns in Microsoft Excel using the 'Text to Columns' feature

You can split cells into columns in Excel using the "Text to Columns" tool, which is a great way to organize lots of data.
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Everything You Need to Know About Data Validation in Microsoft Excel

To apply data validation rules to a selected cell or range, head to the "Data" tab on the ribbon, and click the top half of ...