video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/599749a3eda04c87b357c953c3d2de6b" frameborder="0" width="1730" height="1297" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>12971730Loomhttps://www.loom.com12971730https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/599749a3eda04c87b357c953c3d2de6b-83a1322686010205.gif4430.949This excel tips and tricks video is a practical training video from Alkaline Advisors designed to build core Excel skills for real estate and finance professionals. The goal of this video is to make Excel feel less intimidating and give viewers the tools they need to work faster, cleaner, and more confidently in their models. The video starts with general formatting to establish clean layouts, then moves into number formatting, conditional formatting, and data validation to ensure accuracy and clarity. It introduces named ranges and Goal Seek to simplify formulas and solve for target outcomes, and explains how to troubleshoot common errors and manage external links. It also covers how to create charts and graphs for effective presentations and walks through best practices for print setup. The video wraps with a guided practice tab and summary, reinforcing the tools that can save time and improve modeling precision.