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Tag: Excel Tips
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Solve Quadratic Equations in Excel: Step-by-Step with Physics-Based Case Study
📚 Real-Life Scenario: Ritu’s Physics Assignment Ritu, a B.Sc. student in Delhi University, is working on a Physics assignment involving projectile motion. The equation for the height of a projectile is: She needs to find when the object hits the ground — that is, when h(t) = 0. This leads to a quadratic equation, and…
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What is the STOCKHISTORY Function?
The STOCKHISTORY function in Excel 365 allows you to pull historical stock prices (or other financial instruments) directly from Excel’s data service — without needing external plugins or manual downloads. 📌 Available only in: 🔧 Syntax of STOCKHISTORY 📘 Arguments Explained: Argument Description stock Stock ticker symbol or company name. For example: “TCS.NS”, “AAPL” start_date…
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How to Create a User Defined Function in Excel to Identify Triangle Types
🧠 Storytime: Why Rohan and Meera Needed a Triangle Function in Excel Rohan and Meera are engineering students in Pune. While working on a school project about geometry and architecture, they had to classify different types of triangles based on side lengths. They had a long list of side measurements in Excel. Typing the triangle…
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Create Venn Diagrams in Excel Easily – SmartArt & Shape Methods
Creating a Venn diagram in Excel is possible, though Excel doesn’t have a built-in Venn chart type. However, you can create one manually using Shapes or with the help of SmartArt. Here’s a step-by-step guide for both methods: ✅ Method 1: Using SmartArt (Quick and Easy) This is ideal for simple, 2- or 3-circle Venn…
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How to Quickly Insert Unique Sequence Numbers in Excel
Whether you’re managing data, creating reports, or organizing lists — inserting unique serial numbers is a common and essential task in Excel. Below are 5 easy methods to do it effectively. ✅ 1. Fill Handle (Drag Method) – Best for Short Lists Steps: 👉 Excel auto-extends the sequence: 3, 4, 5… ✅ 2. Fill Series…
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Difference Between Formula and Function in Excel
Let’s break down the difference between a Formula and a Function in Excel in simple terms, and include detailed examples to make it clear. Feature Formula Function Definition A formula is a user-defined expression to perform calculations. A function is a built-in Excel operation used within formulas. Who creates it? Created manually by the user…
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Excel Filter Option: Detailed Explanation with Examples
The Filter option in Excel is used to view specific rows in a dataset while hiding the rest, based on criteria you set. It’s especially useful when working with large data sets and you need to focus on certain types of data without deleting or moving anything. ✅ How to Apply a Filter in Excel…
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Mastering VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP in Excel: A Complete Guide with Examples
✅ What is VLOOKUP in Excel? VLOOKUP stands for Vertical Lookup. It searches for a value in the first column of a table and returns a value in the same row from another column. Syntax: Arguments: ✅ VLOOKUP Example: Imagine this table in range A2:C6: Employee ID Name Department 101 Raj HR 102 Simran IT…
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Understanding Autofill Series and Justify Option in Excel with Examples
✅ Autofill Series in Excel 🔍 What is Autofill? Autofill is a feature in Excel that allows users to automatically fill cells with data that follows a pattern or series, such as numbers, dates, days, months, or even custom lists. 🔹 How to Use Autofill: 🔄 Common Series You Can Autofill: Type Example Input Autofill…