Every day, thousands of questions about Excel are posted on the internet.
Many go unanswered because they are unclear, or too complicated to understand.
Below are six tips to write a better question that will attract good answers quickly.
State your goal clearly and briefly
Be clear about what you want.
For example:
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Reduce and simply
Less is more.
Do not venture to explain your requirements at length in text.
Distill your problem to its essence.
Build a tiny example onone worksheet.
Be sure to include (1) sample data and (2) desired result.
For example:
5.
Show your formula
Include the exact formula you are trying to use.
It may not work correctly, but it helps others understand how you are approaching the problem.
