Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Automate Your Loan Due Date Tracking Using EDATE: Conditional Formatting...


Learn how to automate loan due date tracking in Excel! This tutorial covers using the EDATE function to auto-calculate future due dates and Conditional Formatting to highlight payments due, so you never miss a deadline.

Monday, November 4, 2024

How to Create an Automated Attendance Sheet in Excel with Conditional Fo...

I’ll show you how to create an attendance sheet in Excel that does the hard work for you. With just a few easy steps, you’ll be able to set up automated attendance tracking using Conditional Formatting to highlight "Present" and "Absent" cells in different colors. It’s the perfect solution for teachers, HR managers, or anyone needing a quick attendance record without the hassle. Be sure to watch my YouTube tutorial linked below for a full walkthrough!

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Set Up Your Sheet - Begin by setting up your headers: “Name,” “ID Number,” and dates across the top. List attendee names down the side.

2. Marking Attendance - Record attendance by marking P for “Present” and A for “Absent” under each date.

3. Using Conditional Formatting - Here’s the trick to make it visually clear:
   - Select your range (e.g., C2:G10).
   - Go to Home > Conditional Formatting > New Rule.
   - Select Use a formula to determine which cells to format and enter:
   - For Present: `=C2="P"` with a green fill.
   - For Absent: `=C2="A"` with a red fill.

4. Add Totals (Optional) - Add a column for Total Presents and Total Absents to quickly track each person’s attendance.

Bonus: Want to see exactly how it’s done? Check out the tutorial on my YouTube channel where I demonstrate each step visually to make setup a breeze!

Saturday, November 2, 2024

How to Merge Rank, Full Name, and Suffix in Excel Using TEXTJOIN


Learn how to combine rank, full name, and suffix in Excel using the TEXTJOIN function! This tutorial shows you how to merge names into a single cell with proper formatting, perfect for military or formal lists.