Stop Using Ctrl+F in Excel - Do This Instead

Learn how to build an in-sheet search box in Excel that uses modern formulas instead of VBA or Macros.

In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll create a dynamic search tool that can find data on another worksheet and even search across multiple sheets at once. This is a powerful Excel trick for dashboards, data analysis, and making your spreadsheets easier to use.

We'll cover:

• How to create an in-worksheet search bar in Excel
• Using FILTER and SEARCH for partial match results
• Searching data on another worksheet
• Combining multiple sheets with VSTACK
• Handling no results and improving usability in search in Excel

This method works in Excel 365 and Excel 2021 with dynamic array functions. If you work with large datasets, reports, or dashboards, this is one of the most useful Excel techniques you can learn.

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I hope you enjoy the video! :)

Don