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A file with the .xlsx file extension is a Microsoft Excel Open XML Spreadsheet (XLSX) file created by Microsoft Excel. You can also open this format in other spreadsheet apps, such as Apple Numbers, Google Docs, and OpenOffice. They are stored as a compressed Zip file, which contains a bunch of other files used to open the document.

Creating a family tree is a fun and interesting activity to do on your own or with your family. It may even be homework for your child. Luckily, if you have Excel, you can make a family tree easily.

If you need stock market data for your spreadsheet, you can save time and get up-to-date information with the built-in Stocks data type in Microsoft Excel. Here’s how to populate your sheet with details like ticker symbols, market caps, previous close, and more.

How to Create a Custom List in Microsoft Excel Feb 17, 2021, 10:24 am EDT | 2 min read Reduce tedious data entry and the risk of errors by creating custom lists in Microsoft Excel. By setting up a list ahead of time, you can use autofill or add a drop-down selection for the items, saving you time. Microsoft Excel comes with a few custom lists of its own. These include things like the days of the week and months of the year. This is what makes a feature like autofill so convenient. You simply en...

Removing a distracting background from an image allows your audience to focus on the subject matter. Though it’s not known for its image editing suite, you can do this using Microsoft Excel. Here’s how it’s done.

If you started to enter data in a vertical arrangement (columns) and then decided it would be better in a horizontal one (rows), Excel has you covered. We’ll look at three ways to transpose data in Excel.

How to Add Line Breaks in Microsoft Excel Jan 29, 2021, 10:24 am EDT | 1 min read There are multiple ways to add line breaks in Excel, though none of them are obvious solutions. As with most problems in Excel, there are actually multiple ways to accomplish this. We’ll look at three different ways to add line breaks. Adding a Line Break To add a line break, first click inside the cell (or cells) where you want to add a break. Click once more in the precise location where you want to insert the...

How to Use Microsoft’s “Money in Excel” to Manage Your Finances Jan 20, 2021, 10:24 am EDT | 3 min read By connecting your bank, loan, and credit card accounts, you can budget your money easily using Money in Excel. If you’ve already set up Money in Excel but haven’t spent much time with it yet, here’s how you can make the most of it. Sign in and Update Money in Excel Money in Excel consists of a template with an add-in. It doesn’t offer a direct internet connection that runs in t...

How to Add Percentages Using Excel Jan 11, 2021, 10:24 am EDT | 1 min read Do you want to add percentages in Excel? There are a few ways to do this. In one sense, you could be talking about adding percentage values. Or, you could be looking for a way to add a 15% increase to a value. We’ll take a look at both. How to Add Percentages Together You can add percentages like any other number. Choose a cell to display the sum of your two percentages. In this example, we’re going to click and high...

What Is Money in Excel, and How Do You Get Started? Dec 11, 2020, 11:23 am EDT | 3 min read Microsoft wants to make managing your finances easier. Money in Excel allows you to connect your financial, bank, and credit card accounts, view transactions, and budget your money. We’ll help you get started! What Is Money in Excel? Money is a dynamic template and add-in for Excel that you can download and start using in just a few minutes. It provides all-inclusive financial management in an applicat...