You can’t use a SUM() function to sum a filtered list, unless you intend to evaluate hidden and unhidden values. Here’s how to sum only the values that meet your filter’s criteria. Filters are a ...

When writing formulas in Excel, SUM and VLOOKUP are staples for beginners. But since Excel has over 400 functions, it's helpful to know more of the extremely useful ones, especially when looking to ...

One major reason Microsoft Excel spreadsheets are so popular is the ability to process the data entered on a sheet easily. For instance, if you are planning a wedding and individually listing expenses ...

Microsoft Excel's UNIQUE function does exactly as its name suggests—it extracts unique values from an array. In other words, you'll only see each value once in the result, even if it appears multiple ...

Adding color creates a great visual effect, but did you know that you can evaluate values by color? Use this technique to turn color into valuable information. Color is a great visual tool in most any ...

Have you ever stared at a colorful Excel spreadsheet, wondering how to quickly calculate totals or counts based on cell colors? It’s a common frustration for anyone managing large datasets. While ...

What if you could transform hours of tedious spreadsheet work into just minutes of streamlined efficiency? Simon Sez IT takes a closer look at how Excel’s most powerful functions can transform the way ...