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Advanced Excel skills you should learn*

Advanced Excel skills you should learn πŸš€πŸ“Š

⚑ 1. Advanced Lookup & Search Functions

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

πŸ”„ 2. Dynamic Arrays for Smart Data Handling

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

πŸ“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.

🏎️ 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.

βš™οΈ 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.

πŸ”§ 6. Power Pivot & DAX for Data Modeling

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

πŸ” 7. Error Handling with IFERROR & ISERROR

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

🎯 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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