advanced – HowtoExcel.net https://howtoexcel.net Analytics. Automation. Process Improvement. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:28:28 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://howtoexcel.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/h2eicon.png advanced – HowtoExcel.net https://howtoexcel.net 32 32 15 Excel Functions Accountants Should Know https://howtoexcel.net/2023/03/15-excel-functions-accountants-should-know.html Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:19:52 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=7784 If you’re an accountant, you know that working with large amounts of data can be a daunting task. But with Excel, that work can get a whole lot easier and more efficient. Understanding Excel’s advanced features and functions can improve productivity, reduce errors, make your work more accurate, and most importantly — save you time. […]

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]]> How to Create Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Excel Using Donut Charts https://howtoexcel.net/2022/11/how-to-create-and-track-kpis-in-excel-using-donut-charts.html Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:16:25 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=7494 A key performance indicator (KPI) is a way to track how well you’re progressing towards a particular goal. Oftentimes, you might have many KPIs that you will want to track. You can create these visuals in Excel using donut charts, and below, I’ll show you how you can also have them change color based on […]

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]]> How to Parse Data in Excel Using Power Query https://howtoexcel.net/2021/05/how-to-parse-data-in-excel-using-power-query.html https://howtoexcel.net/2021/05/how-to-parse-data-in-excel-using-power-query.html#respond Tue, 25 May 2021 04:45:00 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=5544 In an old post, I went over how to parse data using various different functions. This time around, I’m going to show you how much easier it is do that in Power Query. If you’re not comfortable using LEN or MID functions, then this will make your life a whole lot easier. And to keep […]

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]]> https://howtoexcel.net/2021/05/how-to-parse-data-in-excel-using-power-query.html/feed 0 Creating a Stock Screener in Excel https://howtoexcel.net/2021/04/creating-a-stock-screener-in-excel.html https://howtoexcel.net/2021/04/creating-a-stock-screener-in-excel.html#respond Tue, 27 Apr 2021 23:33:39 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=5395 A stock screener allows you to filter through stocks that meet your investment criteria. It can help you find undervalued stocks and great dividend investments. But sometimes it can be cumbersome to always go back to a website and re-apply filters, even if you save them. In this post, I’ll go over how you can […]

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]]> https://howtoexcel.net/2021/04/creating-a-stock-screener-in-excel.html/feed 0 How to Make a 3D Bubble Chart in Excel https://howtoexcel.net/2020/08/make-a-3d-bubble-chart-in-excel.html https://howtoexcel.net/2020/08/make-a-3d-bubble-chart-in-excel.html#respond Sun, 09 Aug 2020 20:15:56 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=3986 The bulk of Excel users will likely stick to 2D charts that just have an x and y axis. But if you want to add a third element and give your visuals a bit more context, you can create a 3D bubble chart in Excel. Below, I’ll show you how to do just that. In […]

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]]> https://howtoexcel.net/2020/08/make-a-3d-bubble-chart-in-excel.html/feed 0 Use an Excel Array Formula to Do Multiple Calculations at Once https://howtoexcel.net/2020/06/use-an-excel-array-formula-to-do-multiple-calculations-at-once.html https://howtoexcel.net/2020/06/use-an-excel-array-formula-to-do-multiple-calculations-at-once.html#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2020 03:31:07 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=3757 Array formulas can be challenging to understand but they’re worth learning as they can create significant efficiencies for your spreadsheets. Below, I’ll show you how you can do two calculations within a single array formula in Excel. Using an array to categorize and sum data To demonstrate how to do multiple calculations, I’m going to […]

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]]> https://howtoexcel.net/2020/06/use-an-excel-array-formula-to-do-multiple-calculations-at-once.html/feed 0 Convert a Summary Table in Excel Into a Pivot Table https://howtoexcel.net/2020/06/convert-a-summary-table-in-excel-into-a-pivot-table.html https://howtoexcel.net/2020/06/convert-a-summary-table-in-excel-into-a-pivot-table.html#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2020 19:03:24 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=3672 Often times, when you download a data table from somewhere it’s not in the format you need it to be. Tables are often in a summary format where you have months going down and years going across, or vice versa. It’s the end result of what you want a pivot table to look like, but […]

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]]> https://howtoexcel.net/2020/06/convert-a-summary-table-in-excel-into-a-pivot-table.html/feed 0 How to Use GetPivotData https://howtoexcel.net/2019/09/how-to-use-getpivotdata.html https://howtoexcel.net/2019/09/how-to-use-getpivotdata.html#respond Sat, 21 Sep 2019 19:16:25 +0000 http://a31.748.myftpupload.com/?p=2688 For many users, the GETPIVOTDATA function in Excel is a nuisance and people are often looking for how to turn it off, rather than to actually use it. It can be a bit of a clunky formula, to say the least, but it can be very useful once you’ve learned how to use it effectively, […]

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]]> https://howtoexcel.net/2019/09/how-to-use-getpivotdata.html/feed 0 How to Customize the Ribbon in Excel Using XML https://howtoexcel.net/2019/06/how-to-customize-the-ribbon-in-excel-using-xml.html https://howtoexcel.net/2019/06/how-to-customize-the-ribbon-in-excel-using-xml.html#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:56:48 +0000 http://a31.748.myftpupload.com/?p=2507 If you want to customize the ribbon in Excel then you know simply changing doing it through the front end is only going to work on your computer. The customization isn’t technically saved within the file and it won’t move from one file to another unless you actually adjust the xml. It’s by no means […]

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]]> https://howtoexcel.net/2019/06/how-to-customize-the-ribbon-in-excel-using-xml.html/feed 0 How to Parse Data in Excel: DBA Names https://howtoexcel.net/2019/05/how-to-parse-data-in-excel-dba-names.html https://howtoexcel.net/2019/05/how-to-parse-data-in-excel-dba-names.html#comments Tue, 21 May 2019 04:03:55 +0000 http://a31.748.myftpupload.com/?p=2495 If you deal with credit card transactions a lot then you know that trying to get the vendor name out of the descriptions can be challenging to say the least. Companies can sometimes cram a lot of information into their doing business as (DBA) name that can show up on your statement. Information such as […]

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