Q. I noticed there is a new tab in my Excel 365 called Automate. What does this do? A. There is an Automate tab available in Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, and Excel for the web. The ...

Have you ever found yourself endlessly repeating the same tasks in Excel—formatting cells, applying formulas, or sorting data—wondering if there’s a better way? You’re not alone. Many Excel users ...

Once your checkboxes are in place, you can link them to specific functions or outcomes within your spreadsheet. This interactivity allows you to see at a glance which tasks have been completed. But ...

Why it matters: Automation reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and frees you up for higher-value tasks, boosting productivity across personal and business workflows. Where to start: Begin with ...

Here's how to build smarter checklists in Excel using checkboxes, conditional formatting and task dependencies to help with multi-step processes. In my previous article in this series, I walked you ...

Excel automation isn’t just macros anymore.

The ability to automate tasks in Excel for the web has been a long wait—but it’s finally here, and it was worth the wait. One thing users have clamored for is web apps that support code (macros or ...

If the boss wants to review a Microsoft Excel report every day at the same time, don’t worry: You can use a Power Automate flow to automatically send that report on time. My article How to use Windows ...

Daily work often involves repetitive tasks like moving emails, updating spreadsheets, or generating reports, which consume valuable time and mental energy. Microsoft and Google tools allow users to ...