Life is hectic, and juggling dozens of apps for the "must-do" chores adds to the noise. Since I already work in Excel daily, I've expanded its use to automate three of my most boring tasks. These ...

The text trap: If you select numbers and the status bar stays blank (or only shows the Count), your numbers are formatted as text—and Excel can't sum words! This tells you that you should click the ...

Discover how to calculate a payout ratio using Excel with our easy guide. Learn the formula and steps to evaluate dividends per share and earnings per share effectively.

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