Description

In this webinar, author and Excel expert David H. Ringstrom, CPA, will explore the latest features available in the Microsoft 365 Excel Beta Channel for both Windows and Mac users, including powerful new functions like XLOOKUP and XMATCH. Attendees will learn how to leverage Regular Expressions (REGEX) with functions such as REGEXTEST, REGEXEXTRACT, and REGEXREPLACE to streamline data manipulation and validation. David will also demonstrate practical applications of XLOOKUP for approximate matches and its integration with Excel Tables, alongside traditional functions like VLOOKUP and SUMIF, highlighting their wildcard nuances. Additionally, discover how Power Query can enhance your data analysis with fuzzy matching techniques, making your workflows more efficient and effective. Join us for an insightful session that will elevate your Excel skills to new heights!

David is the author of “Exploring Microsoft Excel’s Hidden Treasures: Turbocharge your Excel proficiency with expert tips, automation techniques, and overlooked features”. He demonstrates every technique at least twice: first, on a PowerPoint slide with numbered steps, and second, in the subscription-based Excel for Microsoft 365. David draws your attention to any differences in Excel 2021, 2019 or 2016 during the presentation and in his detailed handouts. The handouts include an Excel workbook with most of the examples he uses during his demonstrations. 

Excel for Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based product that receives periodic feature updates. Conversely, perpetually licensed versions have year numbers in their names and do not receive any feature updates,