Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...

For years, VBA (Virtual Basic for Applications) has been the go-to language for automating tasks and extending the functionality of Microsoft Excel. However, the rise of Python, coupled with its ...

Being able to work with data is an incredibly valuable skill in today’s data-driven workplace. Having a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Excel is a good first step. However, there’s an easy ...

For way too many Excel users, those spreadsheets are simply a place where numbers go. And that's a shame because this powerful piece of Microsoft software was never meant to turn data entry into ...

The questions plaguing users of Microsoft Excel—JavaScript support, slow Mac development cycles, the lack of Easter eggs—all apparently come down to one thing: prioritizing developer resources. The ...