What are some lesser-known ways to improve performance in Excel?
You can also increase performance by using the 'Enable Iterative Calculation' option in the Excel settings, which allows you to set a maximum number of iterations for calculations that require multiple calculations to reach a solution.
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Another technique is to use the 'Evaluate Formula' feature, which allows you to step through and analyze complex formulas for identifying any bottlenecks or heavy calculations.
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Additionally, you can optimize your formulas by using array formulas and INDEX/MATCH instead of VLOOKUP or HLOOKUP, as they tend to perform faster with large datasets.
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Lastly, reducing the size of your workbook by eliminating unnecessary formulas, reducing formatting, and removing unused features can significantly boost Excel's performance.
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One way to improve performance is by minimizing the use of volatile functions like NOW() or RAND(), as they recalculate every time any change is made in the worksheet.
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