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00:00:00 – 00:12:47
The video showcases 10 Excel add-ins that enhance Excel use, including Wikipedia, FRED for economic data, Mini Calendar, and more. Functions like manipulating the calendar, inserting symbols, and using QR codes are demonstrated. Advanced functions are discussed, such as creating custom functions and Excel-to-Word Automation. Viewers are guided on managing add-ins, including installation and uninstallation, with an invitation for feedback. The add-ins aim to improve productivity, data visualization, and user experience in Excel.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter covers 10 free Excel Add-ins that can enhance your Excel experience. The first add-in discussed is the Wikipedia add-in, which allows users to easily access information and images from Wikipedia directly in Excel. The next add-in mentioned is FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Economic Data), which provides access to over 800,000 data series from various sources, saving time on collecting macroeconomic data. The presenter demonstrates how to use FRED to retrieve data. Another useful add-in highlighted is the Mini Calendar and Date Picker, which simplifies working with dates in Excel. Instructions on how to install add-ins are also provided, emphasizing the ease of adding them through the Insert tab in Excel.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to manipulate the calendar in Excel. Users can resize the calendar, navigate using arrow keys, insert dates into cells, choose date settings, freeze panes for easy access, and utilize the Functions Translator add-in to translate Excel functions between languages. The Symbols and Characters add-in is also introduced, allowing users to insert various symbols and characters into their spreadsheets. The presenter highlights the capability to browse, paste, and translate formulas while modifying delimiters based on language requirements. Future enhancements, like incorporating new Office 365 functions, are noted as a potential improvement.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses three Excel add-ins. Firstly, there is an add-in for inserting symbols and special characters easily. Secondly, QR4Office allows users to generate QR codes for links in their spreadsheets. Lastly, there is an add-in for draw.io (now diagrams.net) that enables the creation of diagrams directly in Excel. The video also introduces an add-in for Bing Maps to visualize data by location. These add-ins provide useful functionalities to enhance productivity and data visualization within Excel.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses advanced Excel functions and demonstrates using the Name Manager and the Advanced Formula Environment to create customized functions. They show how to define a new function, such as a DISCOUNT function, within the Advanced Formula Environment, making it user-friendly and easier to use. Additionally, the speaker briefly covers Excel-to-Word Automation, mentioning a free and paid version of the add-in. They demonstrate how to automate content insertion from Excel to Word, allowing for easy updates and modifications. The segment concludes with a brief explanation of how to uninstall add-ins.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to manage add-ins in Excel. They show how to access add-ins, refresh the list, and uninstall unnecessary add-ins. The speaker highlights the process of removing an add-in, using the example of removing the FRED Data add-in. Finally, the video concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their thoughts and feedback on the add-ins showcased.