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1.5 billion people use Microsoft Excel.

Most of us think we know it inside out.

But we actually don't.

Here are 7 hacks you need to know: Image
1. How to create Progress Bars:
2. How to import data from the web:
3. How to draw Sparklines automatically:
4. Use Flash Fill to fill data at once:
5. How to format data properly:
6. How to create Data Entry forms:
7. How to create Progress Bar Drop-Down:
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