How to Clean Messy Data in Excel: A 9-Step Checklist
Clean imported data in Excel the right way: remove duplicates, trim spaces, fix dates and numbers stored as text, and validate — in the correct order.
June 11, 2026
Excel Data Manipulation and Transformation
Discover various techniques to manipulate and transform your data in Excel. From sorting and filtering data, to combining and splitting data in cells, this category will help you master the art of data manipulation.
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Learn Power Query the painless way: import messy files, split and unpivot columns, and combine a whole folder of workbooks with one click of Refresh.
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How to Clear Filters in Excel
Learn how to clear filters in Excel with our step-by-step guide. Easily remove filters and display all data with just a few clicks. Try it now!
May 21, 2023
How to Sort by Alphabetical Order in Excel
Learn how to sort data by alphabetical order in Microsoft Excel with this easy-to-follow guide. Alphabetize your data and organize it efficiently.
May 21, 2023
How to Sort in Excel by Number
Learn how to sort data in Excel by number using simple, step-by-step instructions. Increase your productivity by quickly organizing information with this handy tool.
May 21, 2023
How to Use Advanced Filter in Excel
Learn how to use Advanced Filter in Excel to quickly and efficiently sort and filter large amounts of data. Improve your productivity with this powerful feature.
May 21, 2023
How to Use Filter in Excel
Learn how to use filters in Excel to easily sort and analyze large data sets. Discover various filter options and tips to streamline your workflow.
May 21, 2023
How to Clear Sort in Excel
Learn how to clear sort in Excel easily with this step-by-step guide. Organize your data efficiently and save time by mastering this Excel skill.
May 20, 2023
How to Create Filter in Excel
Learn how to create a filter in Excel with this step-by-step guide. Streamline your data analysis by mastering Excel’s powerful filtering capabilities.
May 20, 2023
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Sorting (14)
- How to Sort by Alphabetical Order in Excel
- How to Sort in Excel by Number
- How to Clear Sort in Excel
- How to Sort Alphabetically in Excel
- How to Sort Alphabetically in Excel and Keep Rows Together
- How to Sort Bar Chart in Descending Order Excel
- How to Sort a Column in Excel
- How to Sort Columns in Excel Without Mixing Data
- How to Sort Data in Excel
- How to Sort in Excel
- How to Sort by Last Name in Excel
- How to Sort Multiple Columns in Excel
- How to Sort Rows in Excel
- How to Undo Sort in Excel
Filtering (13)
- How to Clear Filters in Excel
- How to Use Advanced Filter in Excel
- How to Use Filter in Excel
- How to Create Filter in Excel
- How to Filter by Color in Excel
- How to Filter Columns in Excel
- How to Filter Data in Excel
- How to Filter Out Duplicates in Excel
- How to Filter in Excel
- How to Filter Multiple Columns in Excel
- How to Filter by Number in Excel
- How to Lock Filter in Excel
- How to Remove Filters in Excel
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