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Protect Excel spreadsheet options

To protect your spreadsheet, Excel proposes the following options:

How to manage Add-ins

Some function in Excel is available only when the add-in is installed. For example, Solver or the Analysis group is not available in standard ribbons, you need to install the add-in before you can use it. See also Using Solver.

How to count cells by criteria

Use COUNTIF if you need to sum values for a particular person or other criterion.

How to sum cells by criteria

Use SUMIF if you need to sum values for a particular person or other criterion.

Simple combination chart

Sometimes you want to show a single chart that consists of series that use different chart types.

Creating a chart with critical zones

Periodical processes like volume of support service calls often have critical zones that indicate a serious problem that need to be investigated and mitigated. This tips shows how to reveal and emphasis those critical zones for analysis.

How to create dependent on a volume chart title

For some presentations will be interesting to add title that contains changeable data, for example, dependent on volume.

Competition chart with residual data

For some presentation of the competition will be more informative to see points that missed to achieve the Goal. This tip is about how to create simple competition chart with residual data.

Creating a funny competition chart

This tip shows how to create funny competition chart with gradient fill.

Creating a chart with dynamic labels

This tip shows how to create dynamically updated chart labels that depend on value or other cells.