LOB, or Large OBject, is a data type in database management systems (DBMS) used to store large amounts of unstructured data, such as text, images, and videos. LOB data types are useful for storing and manipulating data that does not fit neatly into a traditional row-and-column structure, such as documents, graphics, or audio files. In this article, we will explore the basic operations and working of LOB data types in DBMS and SQL. We will also provide examples of how to use LOB data types in SQL for storing and manipulating large amounts of unstructured data. Types of LOB Data ... Read More
Sometimes in Excel, you want to number the items by letters instead of numbers, and tying them manually can be a time-consuming process. We can use the automated process to get the result. When we are increasing the value of a number, we can directly use the auto-fill handle, but if we use the auto-fill handle to increase a letter, it will not work. This tutorial will help you understand how we can automatically increase a letter by one to get the next letter in Excel. This tutorial includes two methods one for a single letter and one for a ... Read More
Data generalization, also known as data summarization or data compression, is the process of reducing the complexity of large datasets by identifying and representing patterns in the data in a more simplified form. This is typically done in order to make the data more manageable and easier to analyze and interpret. Introduction to Data Generalization Data generalization is a crucial step in the data analysis process, as it allows us to make sense of large and complex datasets by identifying patterns and trends that may not be immediately apparent. By simplifying the data, we can more easily identify relationships, classify ... Read More
Merging is one of the most complicated processes in Excel. If we merge the cells incorrectly, data may be lost and cannot be recovered. We can use the process mentioned in this article to do it more carefully, which only considers empty cells. This tutorial will help you understand how we can automatically merge blank cells above or left in Excel. Combining multiple cells together is known as merging. Automatically Merge Blank Cells Above Here we will insert a VBA module and then run it to complete our task. Let us see a straightforward process to understand how we can ... Read More
Backup Security Measures: Protecting Your Data from Loss or CorruptionAs a business owner or IT professional, you understand the importance of backing up your data. Regular backups ensure that you have a copy of your important files and documents in case of a system failure, cyber attack, or natural disaster. However, it's not enough to simply make backups; you also need to implement strong security measures to protect those backups from unauthorized access or tampering. In this article, we'll discuss the various backup security measures that you can take to safeguard your data and keep it secure. The Risk of ... Read More
In Excel, you could have changed the fill colour of cells many times using conditional formatting based on a cell value, but have you ever tried to automatically link one cell colour to another in Excel? This means that if we change the fill colour of one cell, it will automatically change the colour of other cells. We will be using the VBA application to do it. This tutorial will help you understand how we can automatically link a cell's colour in Excel. Automatically Link a Cell Colour to Another Here we will add the VBA code to the sheet ... Read More
If we need to enter new data into the sheet and want to add it in the middle, we must insert a new row. We can also use this insert when we delete the existing row and try to add a new row. This tutorial will help you understand how we can automatically insert rows in Excel. Inserting a row in Excel is one of the more time-consuming processes, so we need to use shortcuts to save time. In general, we insert a row by clicking right on a cell, selecting "Insert, " and then dragging the existing rows up, ... Read More
Let us assume a problem where we want to perform mathematical operations and you forgot to add the equal sign. In general, when solving operations, we must always keep an equal sign to treat it as a formula. This tutorial will help you understand how we can automatically insert the equal sign in cells with numbers in Excel. We will insert the equal sign and calculate the values automatically in this article. Automatically Insert an Equal Sign in Cells with Numbers Here we will first use the formula to insert the equal sign, then use the paste special, and finally ... Read More
Let us assume we have a situation where we need to enter decimal numbers that contain an equal number of numbers after the decimal point. If you try to enter a dot for every number, it can be a time-consuming process. We can automate this process just by making some changes to the Excel file. This tutorial will help you understand how we can automatically insert a decimal point in a number in Excel. Let us assume, for example, that the decimal point will be inserted before the three digits of the number. Automatically Insert a Decimal Point to a ... Read More
In Excel, you may want to auto-hide a specific sheet but do not want to delete it because it contains sensitive information that you do not want to share. We can accomplish this by utilising the VBA application. This article will help you understand how we can automatically hide specific worksheets when opening an Excel file. This tutorial will help you understand how you can automatically hide a single sheet and multiple sheets in Excel. Automatically Hide a Single Worksheet Here we will apply the VBA code to the whole workbook, and we will mention the sheet name in code. ... Read More