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12 EXCEL MISTAKES TO AVOID

1. Not using the correct data 2. Not using error-checking


3. Not using data validation
format functions

Data validation is a powerful tool that


It’s important to use the correct Excel has several built-in can help you ensure that data entered
data type for each column in error-checking functions, such into your spreadsheet meets certain
your spreadsheet, such as text, as IFERROR, that can help you criteria. For example, you can use
number, or date. Incorrect data avoid common errors and data validation to restrict the type of
types can result in unexpected provide more informative error data that can be entered into a cell, or
errors and formatting issues. messages. to limit the range of acceptable
values.

4. Not using conditional


5. Not using keyboard shortcuts 6. Not using named ranges
formatting

Keyboard shortcuts can save you a Named ranges make it easier to


Conditional formatting is a reference cells and ranges in your
great way to highlight cells that lot of time when working with
Excel. For example, you can use the formulas and macros. By using
meet certain criteria, such as named ranges, you can make your
cells that contain values that Shift+Spacebar shortcut to select
the row, Ctrl +- (plus minus) to formulas more readable and easier to
are above or below a certain understand. It also speeds up your
threshold. delete the row, and Ctrl+Shift+”+”
to add a row. work. Important when competing in
Excel Esports!

7. Not regularly saving your 8. Incorrect use of absolute and


9. Not keeping data clean
work relative cell references

Failing to save your work Misunderstanding the difference Failing to remove duplicates,
frequently can result in loss of between absolute ($A$1) and handle missing values, and
data if Excel crashes or if there is relative (A1) cell references can ensure consistency can result
a power outage. Use the lead to errors in your formulas, in inaccurate analysis and
autosave feature and frequently especially when copying them reporting. Regularly clean and
press Ctrl+S to save your across multiple cells. validate your data to maintain
progress. its integrity.

11. Not leveraging advanced 12. Relying too heavily on


10. Overcomplicating formulas
features manual data entry

Using overly complex formulas can Features like Power Query, Power Manual data entry is prone to errors
make your spreadsheet difficult to Pivot, and Macros can significantly and is time-consuming. Use data
understand and maintain. Break enhance your productivity and data import features, data connections,
down complex formulas into handling capabilities. Ignoring and automation to minimize manual
smaller, manageable parts or use these advanced features can limit entry and improve accuracy.
helper columns. your efficiency.

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