How to learn Python as an “Excel person”?

How to learn Python as an “Excel person”?

Python is a great programming language to learn for anyone in data profession. For people with prior Excel skills and a little bit of programming bent, Python is a valuable skill to acquire. Using Python, we can: Automate data collection, clean-up and manipulation Create machine learning models, complex data analysis systems Produce interesting and advanced data visualizations […]

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Can you split “The Hangover” expenses? [Excel Homework]

Can you split “The Hangover” expenses? [Excel Homework]

Can you split the atom? No, ok, how about splitting the expenses then?
In this homework challenge, can you take a look at the expenses of wolf-pack and tell me who owes who & how much?

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What is LAMBDA? 4 Practical examples to REALLY understand it

What is LAMBDA? 4 Practical examples to REALLY understand it

Excel’s LAMBDA() Function let’s you create and share your own functions. It is a true game changer. Learn how to use it with 4 practical examples in this article.

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FREE 2022 Calendar & Monthly Planner Printable Template

FREE 2022 Calendar & Monthly Planner Printable Template

Do you want a stylish, interactive and useful monthly calendar & planner template? Then please use below link to download it. A new year gift to you from Chandoo.org ?

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2022

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2022

On behalf of my family, our staff, volunteers & well-wishers, Let me wish you a very happy Christmas & prosperous new year 2022. Here is a small holiday card from Chandoo.org HQ.

About this year’s card: We went to the beautiful Queenstown this October to celebrate my 40th (XL Birthday!!!) and took this picture just before sunset. The kids are now taller than mum and as tall as me. We will be taking family pictures sitting down from now on, so that they don’t look like giants.

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How to write complex Excel formulas (hint: it’s a lot like LEGO)

How to write complex Excel formulas (hint: it’s a lot like LEGO)

Writing advanced formulas is a lot like LEGO. Use what you already have and combine them in creative ways. Let me demo with 5 examples.

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Sorting values in Olympic Medal Table style [Quick Tip]

Sorting values in Olympic Medal Table style [Quick Tip]

It is Olympic season. Everyone I know is tracking the games and checking their country’s performance. One thing that we notice when looking at medal tally is,

A single Gold medal is worth more than any number of Silver medals. Like wise, a single Silver medal is worth more than any number of Bronze medals.

So, when you look at the ranking of countries, you see countries with single Gold medal higher up than countries with lots of Silver and Bronze medals (but no Gold).

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