Splitting with =TEXTBEFORE and =TEXTAFTER in Excel
Is all your data smushed into one cell? You might need a “splitting” or parsing technique.
Graphing Budgeted vs. Actual Spending in Excel (Dynamic Charts w/ Slicers & a 2-Page Summary)
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Aug 12th, 2025
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Ann K. Emery is a sought-after speaker who is determined to get your data out of spreadsheets and into stakeholders’ hands. Each year, she leads more than 100 workshops, webinars, and keynotes for thousands of people around the globe. Her design consultancy also overhauls graphs, publications, and slideshows with the goal of making technical information easier to understand for non-technical audiences.
Ann K. Emery is a sought-after speaker who is determined to get your data out of spreadsheets and into stakeholders’ hands. Each year, she leads more than 100 workshops, webinars, and keynotes for thousands of people around the globe. Her design consultancy also overhauls graphs, publications, and slideshows with the goal of making technical information easier to understand for non-technical audiences.
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