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How to use the REPT function in Excel to create text-based progress bars

Build stable, high-performance dashboards using REPT formulas and UNICHAR symbols instead of conditional formatting.
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3 Excel functions, 1 cell: How to build a pro dashboard engine

One formula filters, dedupes, and ranks your data into a live list. No more manual sort or remove duplicates.

8 New Excel Upgrades for 2026 : Smarter Formulas, Web Charts, Better Error Tips & More

Discover 8 2026 Excel updates, including AI formula creation and a year of change history, so your team works quicker with fewer mistakes.

Power Query Isn’t Required: New Excel Functions Handle Straightforward Sources Cleanly

Use formulas instead of Power Query for tidy files, with a visible source path and clear parameters that teammates can review ...

OpenAI launches a Codex desktop app for macOS to run multiple AI coding agents in parallel

OpenAI has launched a new Codex desktop app for macOS that lets developers run multiple AI coding agents in parallel, shifting software development from writing code to managing autonomous tasks and ...