Excel validation lists avoid blanks and errors with TOCOL(ignore) plus FILTER; the spill range stays stable across worksheets.
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Why I'm swapping my PivotTables for the PIVOTBY function in Excel
PivotTables are static relics; PIVOTBY is the responsive, resilient, and fully auditable future of the modern Excel professional.
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