5 Common Excel Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Even though Excel is easy to learn, many people keep repeating the same mistakes. Here’s a quick guide to avoid them:

❌ Common Mistakes:

1. Typing numbers as text – This makes formulas not work
2. Not using cell references properly – Understanding $A$1 vs A1 is important
3. Manually doing everything – Excel is made for automation!
4. Forgetting to format data – Clean, formatted data is easier to read
5. Not saving backups – One mistake and you lose all your work!

✔️ How to Avoid:

• Always format your data before applying formulas
• Learn absolute vs relative references
• Use shortcuts and functions to save time
• Regularly save your work or use auto-save features
• Take professional help or join a class to learn the smart way