Often in my work, I need to replace a bunch of formulas with values. Blame it on old habits, but this is what I used to do:
- Copy the cells with formulas (CTRL+C)
- Press ALT+ESV and then enter.
While this is ok, it does take quite a bit of time and key strokes.
Here is a shorter way I recently learned…
- Copy the cells with formulas (CTRL+C)
- Press menu key and then v
- Done!
You can also right click after step 1 and press v. works just the same.
What about you? How do you save time when working with Excel?
Using keyboard shortcuts is one of the best ways to save time when working with Excel. When you combine this with strong knowledge of formulas (related: top 10 formulas for analysts) you will be on your way to Excel ninja status.
What about you? what techniques you use to save time when working with Excel? Please share your tips & ideas using comments.
More on keyboard shortcuts:
If keyboard shortcuts are your thing, go thru below to pick up a few more:
- 5 keyboard shortcuts to write better formulas
- 10 keyboard shortcuts I can’t live without
- Comprehensive list of Excel keyboard shortcuts
- Do not forget mouse shortcuts!
- Game: How fast can you finish this Excel challenge with keyboard?
9 Responses to “CP044: My first dashboard was a failure!!!”
CONGRATS on the book!
Thanks for this podcast. It's great to hear about your disaster and recovery. It's a reminder that we're all human. None of this skill came easily.
Thank you Oz. I believe that we learn most by analyzing our mistakes.
Hey chandoo
this really a good lesson learned
but as I have already stated in one of my previous email that it would be more helpful for us if you could release videos of your classes for us
thanks
The article gave me motivation, especially you describing the terrible disaster that you faced but how to get back from the setbacks. Thanks for that, but with video this will be more fun.
Hi Nafi,
Thanks for your comments. Please note that this is (and will be) audio podcast. For videos, I suggest subscribing to our YouTube channel. No point listening to audio and saying its not video.
You always motivate me with respect of the tools in excel. How we can really exploit it to the fullest. Thanks very much
Thank you Amankwah... 🙂
Thank you very much, Chandoo, for your excellent lessons, I am anxious to learn so valuable tips and tricks from you, keep up the great job!
I truly appreciate the transcripts of the podcasts, because as a speaker of English as a second language, it allows me to fully understand the material. It'd be great if you can add transcripts to your online courses too, I am sure people will welcome this feature.
Dashboards for Excel has arrived in Laguna Beach, CA! Thanks!
Now I need to make time to "learn and inwardly digest" its contents as one of my high school teachers would admonish us!