How to change Encoding in Excel or Word

Ever opened a file and seen strange symbols or jumbled text? This post shows how to change the character encoding in Excel or ...

Microsoft Excel’s new import functions make handling numbers easier

Excel now supports IMPORTTEXT and IMPORTCSV functions that load external text and CSV files as dynamic arrays, making it easier to refresh and reuse frequently updated data inside a worksheet. The ...

Power Query Isn’t Required: New Excel Functions Handle Straightforward Sources Cleanly

Use formulas instead of Power Query for tidy files, with a visible source path and clear parameters that teammates can review ...

Gemini’s Web Tool Makes Scrapers Look Outdated

Use the Gemini API to parse PDFs into structured Markdown tables and figures, giving you cleaner outputs and less ...
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Stop wrestling with text in Excel: These 8 tools are game-changers

Fix "fake" numbers, strip hidden web spaces, and join text professionally using Excel's built-in legacy and modern tools.
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How to use fuzzy matching in Power Query to clean up Excel data

Merge lists even with typos and inconsistent names. Tune the similarity threshold, use a transform table, and audit results ...