How to Eliminate a Common Spreadsheet Design Flaw

By David Ringstrom, CPA
 

Data within Excel spreadsheets is commonly organized in columns, with explanatory titles at the top of each section. When carrying out this most basic of data entry tasks, many Excel users often unwittingly cause Excel to be harder to use. Whenever column headings within a worksheet span two or more rows, a cascade of issues can occur. Fortunately, a simple technique can help you avoid frustration and save time when working in Microsoft Excel.

 

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About the author:

David H. Ringstrom, CPA heads up Accounting Advisors, Inc., an Atlanta-based software and database consulting firm providing training and consulting services nationwide. Contact David at david@acctadv.com  or follow him on Twitter. David speaks at conferences about Microsoft Excel, and presents webcasts for several CPE providers, including AccountingWEB partner CPE Link