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Philemon Adaghe
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Advanced Excel skills you should learn*

Advanced Excel skills you should learn ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“Š

โšก 1. Advanced Lookup & Search Functions

  • XLOOKUP() โ€“ A more powerful alternative to VLOOKUP() and INDEX/MATCH().
  • FILTER() โ€“ Extracts specific data based on criteria.
  • SEARCH() & FIND() โ€“ Locates specific text within a cell.

๐Ÿ”„ 2. Dynamic Arrays for Smart Data Handling

  • UNIQUE() โ€“ Finds distinct values in a range.
  • SORT() โ€“ Automatically arranges data in ascending or descending order.
  • SEQUENCE() โ€“ Generates a series of numbers dynamically.

๐Ÿ“Š 3. Advanced Pivot Table Customization

  • Grouping Data: Organize dates, numbers, and categories efficiently.
  • Calculated Fields: Create custom formulas within Pivot Tables.
  • Slicers & Timelines: Interactive filtering for better reporting.

๐ŸŽ๏ธ 4. Power Query for Automated Data Cleaning

  • Connect, transform, and merge data from multiple sources.
  • Remove duplicates, split columns, and filter large datasets effortlessly.
  • Automate data updates with refreshable queries.

โš™๏ธ 5. Advanced Conditional Formatting Tricks

  • Use Formulas for Conditional Formatting (e.g., highlight duplicates dynamically).
  • Apply Color Scales, Data Bars, and Icon Sets for clear visual indicators.
  • Create Custom Rules to format cells based on complex conditions.

๐Ÿ”ง 6. Power Pivot & DAX for Data Modeling

  • Perform advanced calculations and relationships using DAX formulas.
  • Work with millions of rows efficiently, beyond Excelโ€™s normal capacity.
  • Analyze multi-dimensional data from multiple sources.

๐Ÿ” 7. Error Handling with IFERROR & ISERROR

  • IFERROR(value, alternative) โ€“ Displays a fallback result for errors.
  • ISERROR() โ€“ Checks for errors in formulas before applying logic.

๐ŸŽฏ 8. Automation with Macros & VBA

  • Record Macros: Automate repetitive tasks with a single click.
  • Custom VBA Scripts: Create dynamic interactions and workflow automation.
  • Loop Through Data: Process multiple rows automatically using VBA code.

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