Excel Lookup Showdown, Use XLOOKUP for Fixed Lookups, VLOOKUP for Relative Columns

The XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP choice is tied to scenario, as most needs are fixed lookups, letting you save time with the simpler ...

Think you're a spreadsheet wizard? You ain't seen nothing 'til you've watched the Excel World Championships — here's how

The Microsoft Excel World Championships 2025 just concluded in Las Vegas and a new lord of the spreadsheets has been crowned.
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What are small language models and how do they differ from large ones?

Microsoft just released its latest small language model that can operate directly on the user's computer. If you haven't ...
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Why We Can’t Quit Excel

Before it took over her life, Leila Gharani mostly took Microsoft Excel for granted. She was working on a process optimization project for a large paper-products manufacturer—a job that, to hear her ...

5 Hidden Excel Function Ideas for Cleaner, Quicker Sheets

Five hidden Excel rules show helper columns, LET, and LAMBDA in action, cutting errors and making updates quick for any ...
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I used NotebookLM to learn about advanced Excel tricks and I should have sooner

NotebookLM made complex topics manageable and proved that targeted learning is the key to mastering any skill quickly. If you ...
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I use this single Excel tool to avoid sharing personal data

Excel files often contain data we never meant to share. Saving a workbook adds metadata—like who created it and when—and we ...
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‘The Chair Company’ Is A Show About How Fun It Is To Use The Computer

Throughout the first season of The Chair Company, the protagonist Ron Trosper (Tim Robinson) goes to many places that he ...
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How to watch the Microsoft Excel World Championship Finals

The Microsoft Excel World Championship has turned spreadsheet skills into a full competitive esport. Here’s how to watch the ...