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I ignored Python in Excel for years, but now I can't work without it

Python has made using Microsoft Excel much easier than it has ever been, and it isn't very hard to start using it yourself.
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How to set Power Query to refresh automatically in Excel

Stop relying on manual clicks and clunky code—let Excel refresh your queries automatically.

Create Dynamic Excel Data Validation Lists Using Table Spill Ranges

Excel validation lists avoid blanks and errors with TOCOL(ignore) plus FILTER; the spill range stays stable across worksheets.

Build an Excel Dashboard That Pulls CSV Data Without Opening Files

Learn how Excel IMPORTCSV refreshes linked CSV data, handles locale formats, and switches to IMPORTTEXT for semicolon delimiters.