Susan Harkins
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How to use measures to calculate profit margin in Power BI
These two measures make quick work of returning profit and calculating profit margin in your Power BI projects. Learn more in this tutorial. → Read More
How to synchronize two Microsoft SharePoint lists using one Microsoft Power Automate flow
Especially when SharePoint lists need to be kept separate for security reasons, this Power Automate flow tutorial will help you keep both lists up-to-date. → Read More
How to use Microsoft Lists with Power Automate
If you’re currently passing IT support requests manually, consider using Power Automate with Microsoft Lists to pass information automatically. → Read More
How to calculate profit margin in Microsoft Power BI using a calculated column
In this tutorial, learn how to use a calculated column to create a visual and calculate profit margin in Microsoft Power BI. → Read More
How to add a drill through button to a visual in Microsoft Power BI
Triggering drill through in Power BI visuals is not always a user-friendly strategy. Learn how to add a drill through button instead. → Read More
Understanding Microsoft Power BI’s default drilling
Here's how you can add drill through visuals to your Power BI data reporst to showcase data visuals on the main page alongside the details. → Read More
How to format filters so they match visualizations in Microsoft Power BI
Power BI offers formatting flexibility for filters, but it’s nice when they match the visualizations. Learn how to match format filters here. → Read More
How to tackle DAX basics in Microsoft Power BI
Data Analysis Expressions, or DAX, are helpful resources for Microsoft Power BI expressions. Learn how to use DAX in this tutorial. → Read More
The 8 best alternatives to Microsoft Project of 2022 (Free & Paid)
Looking for another tool to use besides Microsoft Project? Use our buyer's guide to find the best free and paid alternatives. → Read More
How to copy an Excel sheet from one workbook to another
You don’t need to manually re-enter Excel spreadsheet data in another workbook. Learn how to copy a worksheet to another workbook here. → Read More
Hide everything but the working area in an Excel worksheet
Want to hide the unused area in Excel so you are able to focus solely on your data? Follow the steps in this article. → Read More
How to sort one column by another column in Microsoft Power BI
Wondering how you can sort one column by another column in Power BI? Get started with our step-by-step tutorial with screenshots. → Read More
How to send a copy of an email using a rule in Microsoft Outlook
If you routinely forget to copy people when sending an email, create a rule in Microsoft Outlook. Then you can forget about it without worry. → Read More
The best keyboard shortcuts for rows and columns in Microsoft Excel
We all know a few keyboard shortcuts, but these 11 will make your row and column experience particularly more efficient in Microsoft Excel. → Read More
How to build a hierarchy to support drill mode in Microsoft Power BI
For the sake of consistency, use a hierarchy to support levels when drilling for details in Microsoft Power BI. Read more. → Read More
A quick way to delete or remove blank rows in Excel
Deleting blank rows in an Excel data range is easy with this technique but watch out for unintended consequences. → Read More
How to apply new styles to an old document in Microsoft Word
Updating the styling in old documents can be as easy as opening the file in the right Microsoft Word template. → Read More
How to use the new TEXTSPLIT() function in Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel’s new text function TEXTSPLIT() is Excel’s TEXT TO COLUMNS feature in a formula and a bit more. → Read More
How to create a faux picture collage in Microsoft PowerPoint
Create this neat collage effect with one picture and a few line shapes. → Read More
How to work with a numeric range slicer in Microsoft Power BI
Adding a numeric range slicer to a Microsoft Power BI report is easy, but users will need a bit of training to get the most out of it. → Read More