Tables, named ranges, line breaks, modern functions, and helper columns make Excel formulas easier to read, audit, and fix.

The simplest way to start documenting Excel formulas like a coder is by using the N () function. Although its primary job is to convert non-numeric values into numbers, it has a hidden quirk: because ...

Work smarter with AI in 2026 using field-specific prompting, reverse prompts, and self-evaluation loops for faster, clearer results.

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