The GridDojo Team
The GridDojo editorial team writes and tests every tutorial on the current versions of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. We focus on the exact steps, the common errors people actually hit, and honest comparisons — never filler. Before a wide launch, our guides will carry individual authors with verifiable spreadsheet expertise.
Articles
- Airtable vs Google Sheets: Which Should You Use?
Choose Google Sheets for free, flexible number-crunching and formulas. Choose Airtable when your spreadsheet has become a database — tasks, projects, or inventory that need linked records and multiple views. Here is the honest breakdown.
- 6 Best Free Excel Alternatives (2026)
The best free Excel alternatives are Google Sheets for collaboration, LibreOffice Calc for offline desktop use, and Zoho Sheet for a browser-based all-rounder. WPS, OnlyOffice, and Apple Numbers round out the list. Here is who each suits.
- Best Spreadsheet Software for Small Business (2026)
For most small businesses, Google Workspace (Sheets) is the best value for collaboration, while Microsoft 365 (Excel) wins for analysis and finance. Zoho and LibreOffice are strong budget picks. Here is how to choose for your team.
- How to Freeze Rows and Columns in Excel
To freeze the top row in Excel, go to View > Freeze Panes > Freeze Top Row. To freeze several rows and columns at once, select the cell below and to the right of them first, then choose Freeze Panes. Here is exactly how.
- How to Use the IF Function in Excel (with Examples)
The IF function returns one value when a condition is true and another when it is false. The syntax is =IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false). Here is how to use it, nest it, and avoid the usual mistakes.
- How to Make a Pivot Table in Excel (Step by Step)
A pivot table summarizes a large table into a short, readable report in seconds. In Excel: select your data, click Insert > PivotTable, then drag fields into Rows, Columns, and Values. Here is the full walkthrough.
- How to Fix the #REF! Error in Excel
The #REF! error means a formula points to a cell that no longer exists — usually because a row, column, or cell it referenced was deleted. The fastest fix is Ctrl+Z; if that is too late, you rebuild the broken reference. Here is how.
- How to Remove Duplicates in Excel (3 Ways)
The fastest way to remove duplicates in Excel is Data > Remove Duplicates: select your range, choose which columns to check, and click OK. You can also highlight duplicates first or use the UNIQUE function. Here is each method.
- How to Fix the #VALUE! Error in Excel
The #VALUE! error means a formula is trying to do math with something that is not a number — usually text or a stray space in a cell. The fix is to find the offending cell and clean it, or use a function that ignores text. Here is how.
- How to Use VLOOKUP in Excel (with Examples)
VLOOKUP finds a value in the first column of a table and returns a value from another column in the same row. The formula is =VLOOKUP(lookup_value, table_array, col_index_num, FALSE). Here is exactly how each part works.
- Excel vs Google Sheets: Which Should You Use in 2026?
Choose Google Sheets for free, real-time collaboration and anywhere access. Choose Excel for heavy data, advanced analysis, and offline power. Most people are happy with Sheets; power users still need Excel. Here is the honest breakdown.
- 7 Best Google Sheets Alternatives (Free & Paid)
The best Google Sheets alternatives are Microsoft Excel for power, Zoho Sheet for a free all-rounder, LibreOffice Calc for offline desktop use, and Airtable or Coda when you have outgrown a plain grid. Here is who each one is best for.
- How to Make a Pivot Table in Google Sheets
In Google Sheets, select your data, choose Insert > Pivot table, then use the editor on the right to add Rows, Columns, Values, and Filters. It summarizes thousands of rows into a clear report without a single formula. Here is the full walkthrough.
- How to Remove Duplicates in Google Sheets
To remove duplicates in Google Sheets, select your data and go to Data > Data cleanup > Remove duplicates. To keep your original list untouched, use the UNIQUE function instead. Here is how to do both.
- How to Use VLOOKUP in Google Sheets
In Google Sheets, VLOOKUP searches down the first column of a range and returns a value from another column in the same row. The syntax is =VLOOKUP(search_key, range, index, FALSE). Here is how each part works, with examples.