Insert the current date and time in Windows
In Excel, it’s easy to insert the current date and time into a cell. You only have to press Ctrl + ; for the date and Ctrl + Shift + ; for the time. Use the former, the latter, or…
The evolution of the Global Excel Summit lectern
It’s funny how your memory can play tricks on you. I was convinced the lectern at last year’s Global Excel Summit was made of some shade of mahogany wood — more akin to the traditional ones I grew up seeing…
Reflecting on the Global Excel Summit 2025
Wow! What can I say? It’s crazy to think a week has already flown by since the eve of the Global Excel Summit 2025. Reading all the rave reviews flooding in since has been great. Such is the eagerness of…
My best Excel tip of 2024
For the second year running, I’m delighted to have participated in John Michaloudis‘ The Best Microsoft Excel Tips & Tricks in 2024. This annual tradition is a roundup of tips and tricks from Microsoft MVPs and experts that will save…
BBC Football’s match stats have gone granular
I’m loving BBC Football‘s new ‘Advanced match stats’ that have rolled out in the last couple of weeks. As someone who’s always turned to the BBC Football website and app for the latest soccer news, match reports, fixtures, results, and…
Check out my new Excel Christmas T-shirt!
My new Excel Christmas long-sleeved T-shirt arrived today, and I couldn’t wait to try it on! Here it is… If you’re an Excel longtimer, you will have inevitably faced the #REF! error from time to time. What is so significant…
