Remove Duplicate Items In Google Sheets
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…
Read MoreEnable the Gmail Preview Pane
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”…
Read MoreGmail Messages In Floating Windows
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…
Read MoreFormatting Sentences With Functions In Google Sheets
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…
Read MoreConditional Date Formatting in Sheets
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…
Read MoreGoogle Sheets Custom Date Format
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…
Read MoreInsert Images Into Google Sheets
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…
Read MoreCreating a Dropdown List In Google Sheets
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. …
Read MoreUsing the Goo.gl Link Shortening Tool
Did you know that Google has a link shortening tool available for free? It comes with some great analytical tools as well, making it a super useful asset. What is Goo.gl? A lot of you are probably familiar with bit.ly or TinyURL, but may not have heard of the service that Google offers. It’s called…
Read MoreUsing Audio Files In Google Forms
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to use audio files in Google Forms? In this article we’re going to see how that can be done. Getting an Audio File Into Your Form The first step is to upload an audio file into Google Drive. Make sure that link sharing is on and copy the…
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