Category: Downloads

Power Query “Trusted” Locations

My last two blog posts detailed some frustration that I ran into when working with Power Query.  First the issue that I couldn’t trust folders, but got stuck trusting files, and then the issue where I overloaded my credentials area. 

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XLG File Tools Add-in

XLG File Tools is a FREE add-in which was created to increase the functionality of Excel and address the plethora of extra clicks that were introduced begining in Excel 2007. It's current feature set is designed to make the job

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Excel Blackjack Game

I was playing a version of 21 with my daughter this weekend, and mentioned Blackjack to her. After a few questions, I thought it might be entertaining to build a version of Blackjack for her to play so I did.

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Disable the Excel Compatibility Checker

I've received several comments on my blog that people dislike Excel 2007's Compatibility Checker, and would like to turn it off globally. While it's true that you can turn it off for each workbook, the main user interface seems devoid

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Using Help in Your Applications

Introduction: One of the biggest parts lacking in user constructed solutions is documentation in the form of help files. As coders, we usually find it easier to build the application than explain to someone how to use it properly. After

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XLG Favourites Add-in

XLG Favourites This add-in was created to increase the functionality of Excel and address some shortcomings in the "Most Recently Used Files" listing. While we can increase the list to hold 9 items, I frequently use more than that many

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UseTemplate Add-in

Templates Addin This addin was created to increase the functionality of Excel, and make it easier to use templates in the MS Office system. I use a lot of templates, and got tired of having to make up to six

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