Build flexible Excel functions that automatically handle blanks, defaults, and overrides without messy nested IFs.

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Charts and sparklines are powerful data visualization tools in Excel. Here’s a guide to the most popular chart types in Excel and how to best use them. Microsoft Excel offers a plethora of tools for ...