Excel is both a powerful program and a frustrating one. Here are a few of the more common issues I’ve noticed people have with it and how to fix them. These instructions are geared toward Excel 2007 and newer, so older versions might have a slightly different process. If you have any other questions about Excel, or would like to learn more about it, you can sign up for an Excel Basics class that is frequently given here at the library or contact to set up a one-on-one. Another option is to register for a Gale Course, a free online class offered through the library. Courses cover several subjects including Excel and other computer and technology related topics. Gale Courses can be reached at.

Jan 25, 2019 - Excel sets out your data so nicely—and then its hard work is interrupted by blank. If you forget this step, you won't filter the entire dataset. Dec 3, 2013 - To do that, it's easy to clear one filter at a time, using the Clear Filter. If you don't have time for extra clicks, when you're clearing filters all day long. When we are working on Excel sheet. Chosen filter option in same sheet.

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• I want to print this, but it keeps going over onto another page. Highlight everything you want to print, then go to Page Layout -> Print Area -> Set Print Area. This will add dotted lines to the spreadsheet (don’t worry, they won’t be printed) which will show where the spreadsheet is cutting off. There are several “tricks” to bring it back under one page. First try to resize the columns to minimize the amount of white space. After that, you can try reducing the font size (you might have to resize the columns after this).

Another option is to turn the page from portrait to landscape. Do this by going to Page Layout -> Orientation -> Landscape.• My words are longer than the columns. Extend the size of your columns by placing your mouse pointer on the line between the column headings and clicking and dragging to the right. You can also double click on the line to make the width the exact size of the longest entry.• I’ve added new things to this list, how can I get them interfiled alphabetically? Highlight the entire set that you wish to organize, including the accompanying data (otherwise they won’t move and you’ll mess up your data). In the upper right corner in the Home Tab, select the A-Z (Sort and Filter) button and choose Sort A-Z (or Z-A for the opposite direction). If the column to be organized isn’t the far left, then you’ll need to get a bit more creative.

Highlight everything and click the A-Z (Sort and Filter) button and choose Custom Sort. In the chart below, chose the column that you want to organize (it’s helpful to have headers here).• I just downloaded this from the internet (or an email), but it won’t let me make any changes. After downloading a spreadsheet (or word document), the file is locked. At the top of the screen, click “Enable Editing” to begin making changes as needed. If there are issues in saving, try to Save As.• My numbers keep looking funny after I try to move on to the next field.

This happens when the field is set to a different data type than what is being entered. For example, if the field is marked as a date, entering any number will automatically format it as a date. Data is usually organized by columns, so it would make sense to set the entire column, rather than one field. Highlight the column by clicking on the numbered header. Then, in the middle of the home tab, find the “Number” section.