For years, I solved complex spreadsheet problems the same way: adding helper columns, stacking increasingly nested formulas, and, when things became especially tangled, resorting to Excel’s VBA macros ...

This guide describes how to grey out unused cells in Excel in Windows 11/10, apply a solid fill color, use Conditional Formatting, or hide unused rows/columns.

Microsoft Excel is a useful tool for managing data sets large and small. But it can quickly turn frustrating if you're unsure how to get the desired outcome to sort your spreadsheet with so many menu ...

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