Microsoft Excel Tutorial: Looking for a great formula to format 2025 cells.
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Start 2025 with a bang by diving into an Excel adventure like no other! In this tutorial, we explore the fascinating concept of “square years”—numbers that are perfect squares of whole numbers—and why 2025 (45 squared) is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event. We’ll walk you through formulas and creative techniques to visualize this unique year in Excel, while tying it back to historical milestones like the California Gold Rush and the completion of the Hoover Dam.
Discover how to create a stunning 45×45 square grid in Excel, filled with random values and dynamic patterns. Learn the step-by-step process of using Excel’s SEQUENCE function, conditional formatting, and custom formulas to build vibrant visualizations. From generating random numbers to tweaking row heights and column widths for optimal design, this tutorial is packed with practical tips and tricks.
Want to take it to the next level? I’ve devised a formula that trends gradients darker as you move across or down the grid. Using clever logic and Excel’s RAND() function, I created a visually appealing background for my 2025 book cover. But this is just the beginning—your creativity can take this concept even further!
Challenge time! Design your own unique grid pattern using the techniques in this video. Submit your formulas and creations via the link in the description, and the best design will earn you credit as the cover designer for my latest book. Plus, you’ll receive a free copy of the book and a complimentary one-year membership to my channel. Let’s see who can create the most jaw-dropping design!
Don’t forget to share this “square year” fun fact at your New Year’s Eve parties and impress your friends with your Excel prowess. Hit that like button, subscribe for more Excel tips, and have an amazing 2025! Check the description for resources, formulas, and submission details.
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Table of Contents
(0:00) 2023 was 17 squared times 7
(0:23) 2025 is 45 Squared
(0:33) Only square in our lifetime using SEQUENCE function
(0:43) Using Caret for Exponents
(0:55) California Gold Rush and Hoover Dam
(1:14) Designed book cover based on 45×45
(1:30) How to select 45 columns by watching the Name Box
(1:50) Using RAND()
(2:00) Conditional Formatting Color Scale
(2:11) Making each cell perfectly square using pixels
(2:25) Copy and Paste Special Column Widths
(2:36) Using RAND creates a non-interesting pattern
(2:46) Four formulas to create a pattern
(3:48) Can you create better formulas
(4:01) Win a book, membership and credit
(4:18) Hiding the number in a cell with ;;; format
(4:36) Remember to tell your friends about 45 squared
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