The automatic conversion function of Excel, Microsoft's spreadsheet software, automatically converts some inputs, such as numbers and dates, into specific types of data. Although this feature is ...

The latest preview updates for Office on Windows make typing or pasting data in Excel less confusing, thanks to the new option that allows disabling various automatic data conversions. Microsoft has ...

Protect your data integrity by using Excel formulas to "lock" checkboxes so they only tick when specific conditions are met.

Q. Sometimes an Excel convenience can become a handicap. For example, if you move a formula to a new location, Excel will automatically change the formula to reflect the new location. But that ...