Archive for October 2017

Remove Duplicate Items In Google Sheets

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Have you ever had a list where you needed to remove duplicates to only see one occurrence of each item? This article will show to remove duplicate items using the UNIQUE function. Remove Duplicate Items With UNIQUE This example displays a list of items with some of them being duplicate entries. Using the UNIQUE function will…

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Enable the Gmail Preview Pane

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I find that it’s really nice to see what’s in a message without opening it separately. Fortunately, Gmail has a built-in way to do this. It’s the Gmail Preview Pane, and all you need to do is turn it on. How to Enable the Gmail Preview Pane In Gmail, start by clicking on the “Settings”…

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Gmail Messages In Floating Windows

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Would you like to compose your gmail messages in a floating window instead of having it stuck down in the corner? This article will show you how you can open and compose Gmail messages In floating windows. Compose Gmail Messages In Floating Windows I’ve never been a fan of having my new messages down in…

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Formatting Sentences With Functions In Google Sheets

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The PROPER function works great for names since it capitalizes the first letter of every word, but it doesn’t work for formatting sentences. What if you only want to capitalize the first letter of sentences? Formatting sentences can be done with a combination of functions. This article will show you how. Making It Happen Formatting…

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Conditional Date Formatting in Sheets

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I’ve had this question come up a lot over time. How do I make a cell change to red or green based on the date? Fortunately, conditional date formatting is pretty easy with Google Sheets. The example below shows a list of days, and tasks for each day. Right now they’re all grey. We want to…

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Google Sheets Custom Date Format

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Dates can be displayed in many formats in your spreadsheet. This article will show you how to set up a custom date format to your liking. Adding Dates to a Spreadsheet When you first enter a date into your spreadsheet, Google Sheets will usually recognize it as a date and format it accordingly. Unless you’ve…

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Insert Images Into Google Sheets

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There is more than one way to insert images into a spreadsheet.  This article shows you how to insert images, and how to use the IMAGE function to embed your image directly into a cell. One Method For Inserting Images The first method is to use the “Insert” menu, and select “Image”. This will open a…

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Creating a Dropdown List In Google Sheets

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Why Create a Dropdown List? You can use dropdown menus to make sure people are only able to enter certain values into a cell, or you can use them to make your life easier when you’re using a cell to regularly check data in your spreadsheet. Creating a dropdown list in Google Sheets is very easy. …

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5 DIY Office Hacks Using Binder Clips

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If you have limited desk space in your office, finding a place for all of your supplies can be challenging. We all find ourselves in disarray at times with supplies all over the place. This article is coming to the rescue with some DIY office hacks using a common office supply to help you organize. #1…

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Fix Missing YouTube Thumbnail on Facebook Post

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Have you ever set up a video post on Facebook and had it populate with generic information and no thumbnail image? This article will show you one way to fix the missing YouTube thumbnail and information on Facebook. Getting the Missing YouTube Thumbnail to Show Up Recently, I made the mistake of scheduling a Facebook post…

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