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Microsoft Excel Update Changed Formula
I've used Excel for the last 2-3 years to track changes in a sheet by month the data listed is added or changed. The formula I've used worked fine until today, when I started receiving an _xlfn in the formula. It now reads as follows: =IF(ISBLANK($A6),$A2,IF((_xlfn.MAXIFS(A$7:A$41,D$7:D$41,">"&0))>=$A$2,_xlfn.MAXIFS(A$7:A$41,D$7:D$41,">"&0),"")) My goal was to have Excel look if there were updated values in D6 and enter the most recent date associated with that value from A6 to A41. Does Excel no longer support MAXIFS?
Add secure additional workbook and worksheet protection Use MS account
Instead make the workbook protection including locking cells and editing printing all the features associated with locking a workbook and worksheet away from a password. Instead have it linked to the Microsoft User Account and therefore the workbook or worksheet can only be edited by the creator when they are logged into their account and open the workbook. The current password way is not secure as we all know. If the formulas are encrypted (tied to our Microsoft account), then they never get decrypted on the end user’s machine, so there’s nothing for a hacker to inspect and steal. We would also need to lock or disable macros for untrusted users, VBa would also be hidden from those who are not logged into the creators MS account. This would greatly enhance the security of how office files are shared. The option to use the existing password system could still be selected as an option for those users who prefer it. But add this method of protection in there for those who really need it secure. No additional software would need to be installed or anything. No Azure rights management or anything. No Purview. These features simply dont let a user open the document unless they have rights. We want to share excel files with other users but restrict what they can do with them. Why using Microsoft Account would be more secure Password hashes wouldn’t live inside the file anymore (as they do with current sheet/workbook protection, which is why VBA can brute-force them quickly). Encryption keys could be tied to the user’s identity (e.g., your Microsoft account generates or retrieves a decryption key from Microsoft’s key service). Without that authenticated session, the file cannot be decrypted. Cloud-backed key management would allow revocation — if your account is disabled or you revoke access, the workbook becomes unreadable. Conditional access could apply (require MFA, only allow corporate devices, block risky sign-ins). All creator data is tied to MS account and therefore undetectable and locked to any who are not the creator of the locked document.
Excel says two numbers are not equal
Column A are numbers typed into the cells. Column B, the numbers in B1 to B3 are also typed in. Cell B4 is SUM(b1:b3) C4 is =B4=A4 Can someone please explain why excel is saying the two numbers in A4 & B4 are not equal. I understand about using rounding or truncation with large calculations but I've never seen anything like this on such a simple calculation. I've tried this on a new spreadsheet and the results are the same. I am using Excel Version 16.109 (26033013) on a Mac. Thank you for your help.
Spellcheck Not Working for Some Words?
I have a workbook with misspelled names like Tangirs, Manilla, Aisa, Santigo. These are places. Spellcheck caught Tangiers but missed Manila, Asia, and Santiago. Any idea on what's going on and how I can prevent this? These words seem obvious. Full Name Region and Sub-Region Bonita Sykes North America - New York Cairo Pemberton Aisa - Manilla Chante Devlin Africa - Tangier Erica Prince Europe - Santigo Florrie Greenaway North America - Chicago Frederic Holman Europe - London
Help with Excel pop out window
I found a free spreadsheet online that I wanted to use. I am able to manipulated it for my use case. But the original creator added these call out fields that I cannot seem to find out how to delete or change the syntax. I can't even find out what they are called. Any suggestions?? In the attachment, I select a filed and a little yellow box pops up. How do I change or delete these??
Excel Macros Spreadsheets Not Loading
I've spent some time with Microsoft Support (almost 3 hours, including uninstalling my MS 365 and reinstalling it), but I'm having an issue with my Excel Macro spreadsheets not loading at all. This is what I get each time. Also having an issue with non-Macro spreadsheets that I'm unable to use the Bold, Italic, and Underline functions (get the spinning wheel and then Excel Not Responding), as well as not able to use the Format function (get the same spinning wheel and then Excel Not Responding). I've been using these same Excel Macro Spreadsheets for over 15 years. Please help!
