Top 25 Excel 2016 Tips and Tricks

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14 Jan 201827:43

Summary

TLDRThis video offers 25 top Excel 2016 tips and tricks to enhance productivity. It covers features like Quick Analysis Tool, filtering, drop-down lists, Autofit Column Width, Transpose, Remove Duplicates, Goal Seek, VLOOKUP, Flash Fill, Paste Special Values, and more. Advanced tools such as PowerPivot, Freeze Panes, 3D References, and Forecast Sheet are also highlighted. The video is a comprehensive guide for users looking to master Excel 2016.

Takeaways

  • 🔍 The Quick Analysis tool offers a variety of options for modifying tables, including totals, formatting, and sparklines.
  • 🔍 The Filter feature simplifies the management of large datasets by allowing users to display only rows that match specific criteria.
  • 📋 Creating Drop-Down Lists via Data Validation can restrict input to a predefined set of values, enhancing data accuracy.
  • 📐 AutoFit Column Width is a fast method for adjusting column sizes to fit their content, improving readability.
  • 🔄 The Transpose function allows for the quick reversal of rows and columns in a dataset.
  • 🚫 Remove Duplicates helps in cleaning data by eliminating repeated entries based on selected criteria.
  • 🎯 Goal Seek is a powerful tool for determining the input needed to achieve a specific result in a formula.
  • 🔑 VLOOKUP is essential for finding and retrieving data from a list based on a lookup value.
  • 💡 Flash Fill and Auto Fill are efficient for recognizing patterns and filling in data sequences or extracted information.
  • 📋 Paste Special Values extracts the results of formulas without the formulas themselves, useful for data cleaning.
  • 📊 Images in Charts can enhance visual appeal and make data representation more engaging.
  • 📊 The IF function is a versatile tool for conditional formatting based on specific criteria.
  • 📸 Insert Screenshot allows for the quick addition of images from other applications into an Excel sheet.
  • 🔗 Absolute Cell References ensure formulas maintain the same cell references when copied down or across.
  • 📜 Show Formulas is a feature that can help in debugging or reviewing the formulas in a spreadsheet.
  • 📄 Text to Columns is useful for separating data from a single column into multiple columns based on delimiters.
  • 🌈 Conditional Formatting provides visual indicators for data that meets certain conditions, aiding in data analysis.
  • 🔌 PowerPivot is a powerful add-in for advanced data analysis, extending Excel's capabilities for handling large datasets.
  • 📐 Freeze Panes helps in keeping specific rows or columns visible when scrolling through large datasets.
  • ⏏️ Control Arrow Keys with Ctrl allows for quick navigation to the edges of a dataset.
  • 🔗 3D References enable changes across multiple sheets simultaneously, streamlining updates and calculations.
  • 🔮 Forecast Sheet provides a quick analysis of trends and potential future values based on existing data.
  • 📊 SUMIFS Function allows for conditional summing based on multiple criteria, useful for detailed financial analysis.
  • 🛠 IFERROR function helps in handling errors in formulas by providing a default value when an error occurs.
  • 🗺️ Filled Maps offer a visually engaging way to represent geographical data on a map.
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