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6 formatting tips I wish I knew when I started using Excel

When I started using Microsoft Excel, my spreadsheets were a mess, and I wasted hours trying to make them look professional.

I discovered a hidden Excel trick that turned my spreadsheet into Christmas magic

Here's how to create your own animated Christmas tree in Excel: Open up a new spreadsheet. Click the triangle button in the ...
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Stop using format painter in Excel: Find and replace formatting instead

First, set up a model cell with the replacement formatting. Next, press Ctrl+H to launch the Find and Replace dialog. There, define both the Find What and Replace With formatting by clicking "Choose ...
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Calculate Yield to Maturity in Excel: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sean Ross is a strategic adviser at 1031x.com, Investopedia contributor, and the founder and manager of Free Lances Ltd. Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He ...
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Calculate R-Squared in Excel: Step-by-Step Guide and Common Mistakes

Daniel Jassy, CFA, is an Investopedia Academy instructor and the founder of SPYderCRusher Research. He contributes to Excel and Algorithmic Trading. Amy is an ACA and the CEO and founder of OnPoint ...