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How to use the REPT function in Excel to create text-based progress bars

Build stable, high-performance dashboards using REPT formulas and UNICHAR symbols instead of conditional formatting.
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How to use the EXPAND function in Microsoft Excel

Lock dynamic arrays into fixed shapes so dashboards stay neat, tables stack cleanly, and templates keep their layout.
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Power Query Isn’t Required: New Excel Functions Handle Straightforward Sources Cleanly

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Anthropic’s New Claude Model Will Turn Your Spreadsheet Into a Pitch Deck

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