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Clean up your Worksheet

In Which macro shortcut keys do you use I posted the code I use to clean up my worksheets. Since then I've revised the code somewhat. The fact that my computer crashed and I lost my personal.xls workbook had absolutely nothing to do with this decision.

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What columns are filtered?

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Ever set up a monster spreadsheet with dozens of columns, then autofilter it, then forget which columns are autofiltered?

The little autofilter arrows turn blue when a filter is applied, but who wants to lose their eyesight scrolling across a worksheet looking for which ones are in effect?

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Format header row

So I was getting tired of constantly formatting the header row on whatever spreadsheet I am working on, hence this short sub was born. It pretties up the header row and adds autofilter arrows. Most importantly it autosizes the columns so all the information is visible. I chose Teal (ColorIndex 14) but if you want to change that, check out Dave McRitchie's excellent color palette page for a list of the colors you can use.

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Data Filter Tool and dmoz.org announcement

Good morning,

I am pleased to announce that the Data Filter Tool add-in has been completed. I will be posting a fuller announcement on The Coding Pad, but for now I would like to make this add-in available for anyone who wants to try it.

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Data Filter Tool Add-in Update

Here is the screenshot of the Data Filter Tool I promised (sorry it's late!):

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