Excel Blog - Page 9

Page 9 of Excel tutorials and guides.

Articles

  • FILTER #SPILL! Error: Why It Happens and How to Fix It: Fix FILTER #SPILL! errors in Excel by clearing blocked ranges, avoiding merged cells, and understanding dynamic array spill behavior.
  • XLOOKUP Not Working? Fix #N/A, Wrong Results, and Array Errors: Troubleshoot XLOOKUP formulas by checking lookup arrays, return arrays, match mode, hidden spaces, and data type mismatches.
  • SUMIF Not Working? Fix Zero and Wrong Results: Learn why SUMIF returns zero or wrong totals and how to fix criteria syntax, date criteria, text numbers, and range alignment.
  • VLOOKUP Returning #N/A? Complete Fix Checklist: Fix VLOOKUP #N/A errors with a practical checklist for exact match, lookup column position, hidden spaces, text numbers, and table references.
  • Excel Automation: The Complete Guide to Working Smarter (2026): Stop doing repetitive tasks manually. Learn how to automate Excel with macros, formulas, shortcuts, and modern tools. Save hours every week with proven automation strategies.
  • Excel Functions: Complete Guide (With Examples): Master all Excel functions with our comprehensive guide. Learn what functions are, how they work, types of functions, and how to choose the right one for your needs.
  • How Excel Functions Work (Beginner-Friendly Explanation): New to Excel? Learn how functions work in simple terms. Understand syntax, arguments, and how Excel processes your formulas step by step.

Recommended Excel resources

  • Browse the complete Excel functions directory to find syntax, examples, common errors, and related formulas for every major function.
  • Use the formula problem guides when a workbook returns #N/A, #VALUE!, #SPILL!, wrong totals, or formulas that do not update as expected.
  • Compare similar Excel functions before choosing a formula, especially for lookup, conditional aggregation, text cleanup, and dynamic array tasks.