<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Threadsheet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Master Your Spreadsheets: Simple Lessons and Essential Guides for Google Sheets and Excel]]></description><link>https://www.threadsheet.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:06:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.threadsheet.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Save an Excel File (Local, OneDrive, PDF, and CSV)]]></title><description><![CDATA[To save an Excel file, press Ctrl + S (Windows) or Cmd + S (Mac). If it’s a new file, Excel will ask you to choose a location and file name. To save a copy in a different format (like PDF or CSV), go to File > Save As and choose your format from the dropdown. Saving in Excel sounds straightforward, but there are several options that matter a lot depending on what you’re trying to do. This guide covers all of them. The Difference Between Save and Save As Save (Ctrl + S): Saves your changes to...]]></description><link>https://www.threadsheet.net/post/how-to-save-an-excel-file-local-onedrive-pdf-and-csv</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a425d7969b2dfbbf1285f76</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:30:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96be68_2a7c3a01e35742b783a0264147214bbf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_319,h_222,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Peter J.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Use Conditional Formatting (Highlight Cells Automatically)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conditional formatting automatically changes the color of a cell based on its value. Select your cells, go to Format > Conditional formatting (Google Sheets) or Home > Conditional Formatting (Excel), set a rule like “greater than 100,” and pick a color. Any cell that meets that condition highlights automatically. This is one of the most powerful visual tools in any spreadsheet. With conditional formatting, you can instantly spot overdue dates, flag high-value numbers, highlight duplicates, or...]]></description><link>https://www.threadsheet.net/post/how-to-use-conditional-formatting-highlight-cells-automatically</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a46881d258f25aaabae362e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:30:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96be68_a149bea386874b529be32172f6e6e5bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_261,h_820,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Peter J.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rows vs Columns: What’s the Difference (and How to Remember It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rows run horizontally (left to right). Columns run vertically (top to bottom). In a spreadsheet, rows are labeled with numbers (1, 2, 3…) and columns are labeled with letters (A, B, C…). When you combine a column letter and a row number, you get a cell address; like A1, B3, or C10. This is one of those things that sounds obvious once you know it, but it’s easy to mix up when you’re just starting out. This guide gives you a clear explanation plus a memory trick that actually sticks. What Are...]]></description><link>https://www.threadsheet.net/post/rows-vs-columns-what-s-the-difference-and-how-to-remember-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a425b1569b2dfbbf12859f8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:30:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96be68_6d1976190a3449cd8b9a024385982266~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_602,h_154,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Peter J.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excel for Beginners: Everything You Need to Get Started]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft Excel is the world's most widely used spreadsheet program. It lets you store, organize, and calculate data in a grid of rows and columns. Whether you're tracking expenses, building a schedule, or making a list, Excel handles it all. This guide covers everything you need to get started; from opening the program to saving your first file. If you've never used a spreadsheet program before, you're in the right place. And if you use Google Sheets and are new to Excel, this guide...]]></description><link>https://www.threadsheet.net/post/excel-for-beginners-everything-you-need-to-get-started</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a423b69c19ca7d97f2aaf8f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:30:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96be68_49e5200a5f114d3ea4d3c3be2c8088d2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Peter J.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Use IF Statements in Spreadsheets (Plain-English Guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IF function checks whether a condition is true or false, then shows a different result depending on the answer. The syntax is: =IF(condition, value_if_true, value_if_false). For example, =IF(B2>50, "Pass", "Fail") shows “Pass” if the value in B2 is greater than 50, and “Fail” if it’s not. This is one of the most powerful and frequently used functions in any spreadsheet. Once you understand IF, a whole new level of spreadsheet capability opens up. Understanding IF in Plain English Think of...]]></description><link>https://www.threadsheet.net/post/how-to-use-if-statements-in-spreadsheets-plain-english-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a47c35e9ac9a398d1308efc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:30:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96be68_a690571dce95429ca2c0198daebbe05b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_242,h_74,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Peter J.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cell References in Google Sheets: A1, Absolute &#38; Relative Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cell reference is the address of a cell in a spreadsheet; like A1, B3, or C10. When you use a cell reference in a formula, the formula reads the value from that cell rather than using a fixed number. There are two kinds: relative references (like A1) that change automatically when you copy a formula, and absolute references (like $A$1) that stay locked in place. Knowing the difference makes your formulas far more powerful. This applies to both Google Sheets and Excel; the rules are...]]></description><link>https://www.threadsheet.net/post/cell-references-in-google-sheets-a1-absolute-relative-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a425c8145fef714ad4600dc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:30:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96be68_bd8040ac9a5a47f4928f2abfac77ad21~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_332,h_85,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Peter J.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Share a Google Sheet (and Set the Right Permissions)]]></title><description><![CDATA[To share a Google Sheet, click the green Share button in the top-right corner of your sheet. Enter the email address of the person you want to share with, choose their permission level (Viewer, Commenter, or Editor), and click Send. They’ll get an email with a link to the sheet. Sharing is one of the things Google Sheets does better than Excel; people can work in the same spreadsheet at the same time, see each other’s changes in real time, and leave comments. This guide covers every sharing...]]></description><link>https://www.threadsheet.net/post/how-to-share-a-google-sheet-and-set-the-right-permissions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a426103f0b33a1db57fbf3e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:30:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96be68_112336f1b0a042a2bd83e411beb73e38~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_398,h_312,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Peter J.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Sheets for Beginners: A Complete 2026 Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[New to Google Sheets? This step-by-step guide covers everything: creating a sheet, entering data, navigating the interface, and sharing. No experience needed.]]></description><link>https://www.threadsheet.net/post/google-sheets-for-beginners-a-complete-2026-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42254069b2dfbbf127ec0b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:51:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Peter J.</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>