If cells are still not the same size after using the “AutoFit” feature, try wrapping the text in the cells, which will adjust the size automatically. If you are using a custom font, make sure that it is installed on all computers that will be viewing the spreadsheet. An installed font...
If manually resizing cells does not provide sufficient space to input data, users can adjust the font size and formatting of the data within the cell. This can include changing font type, size, style, and color. Along with resizing the cells, this will make the data more legible and easier...
In the case of large datasets, Excel can respond very slowly, sometimes even freezing. So, we need to reduce the file size somehow to get rid of this issue. We can reduce file size by deleting data, however this is not always practical or feasible. However there are various other waysto...
Highlighting in Excel involves applying a distinct background color to cells to make them stand out. This can be done manually or through Conditional Formatting. To manuallyhighlight cells in Excel, simply select them and choose a fill color from the Home tab. For a more dynamic approach, Con...
Doing this will make your Excel file lighter, and you have a way to recreate the Pivot cache when you need it the next time. Below is the difference in size when you save an Excel file with and without Pivot Cache. Here are the steps toNOTsave the Pivot Cache: ...
Minimize the number of used cells in functions like SUM and SUMIF. Calculation time is proportional to the number of used cells (unused cells are ignored). Consider replacing slow array formulas with user-defined functions.Third Golden Rule: Make Good Use of Smart RecalculationThe...
What to doIn the Compatibility Checker, clickFindto locate the cells that contain data validation rules that refer to values on other worksheets, and then make the necessary changes so that the data validation rules refer to values on the same worksheet. ...
Minimize the number of used cells in functions like SUM and SUMIF. Calculation time is proportional to the number of used cells (unused cells are ignored). Consider replacing slow array formulas with user-defined functions. Third Rule: Make Good Use of Smart Recalculation ...
If the text still doesn't wrap after adjusting the column width, check if thecells aremerged. Text wrappingwon't work correctly in merged cells.Unmerge the cellsand try wrapping the text again. Font Size Very large font sizesmay prevent text wrapping in smaller cells.Reducethe font size if...
Use one worksheet. It is faster to keep lookups and data on the same sheet. When you can, SORT the data first (SORT is fast), and use approximate match. When you must use an exact match lookup, restrict the range of cells to be scanned to a minimum. Use dynamic range names rather...