{"id":1832,"date":"2013-03-21T08:54:57","date_gmt":"2013-03-21T08:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exceldepartment.com\/excel-help-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T12:21:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T12:21:19","slug":"excel-help-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.exceldepartment.com\/en\/excel-help-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Excel Help"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Excel Help \u2013 We solve your Excel problems quickly<\/h1>\n

When Excel malfunctions or when you face a challenge you don’t know how to solve, you need help here and now. Excel Department offers fast, professional Excel help to companies throughout Sweden. Whether it’s a simple formula that isn’t working or a complex VBA macro that needs troubleshooting, we will help you move forward the same day.<\/p>\n

We have helped over 200 Swedish companies solve their Excel challenges since 2015. With our office at Slottsbacken 8 in Stockholm and consultants across the country, we can offer both fast remote assistance and on-site visits when needed.<\/p>\n

What type of Excel help do you need?<\/h2>\n

Emergency Troubleshooting<\/h3>\n

When your Excel file suddenly stops working or when critical macros no longer run correctly, you need fast assistance. We can often diagnose and solve the problem within a few hours via remote connection.<\/p>\n

Formula Help<\/h3>\n

You know what you want to achieve but not which formula or combination of formulas is needed. Our consultants help you build robust formula solutions that work even when data changes.<\/p>\n

Automation with VBA<\/h3>\n

Repetitive tasks that take hours every week can often be automated with VBA macros. We help you identify opportunities for automation and build customized solutions.<\/p>\n

Optimization of Existing Files<\/h3>\n

Excel files that have become slow, unstable, or difficult to work with often need a review. We analyze and restructure for better performance and usability.<\/p>\n

Training and Knowledge Transfer<\/h3>\n

Sometimes the best help is learning to solve the problem yourself. We offer targeted training on specific functions or workflows in Excel.<\/p>\n

Common Excel Problems We Solve<\/h2>\n

Formulas returning error messages<\/strong>
Error messages such as #VALUE!, #REF!, or #N\/A can be caused by anything from incorrect cell references to data format issues. We identify the cause and correct both the error and the underlying structure.<\/p>\n

Slow or crashing files<\/strong>
Excel files that take a long time to open, update, or save are often due to inefficient formulas, unnecessary formatting, or too many volatile functions. We optimize the file structure for better performance.<\/p>\n

VBA macros that have stopped working<\/strong>
When you update Excel or Windows, macros can stop working due to security changes or outdated references. We update the code to current standards.<\/p>\n

Problems with PivotTables<\/strong>
PivotTables that do not update correctly, show incorrect totals, or have faulty groupings are common problems we solve by correcting data sources and settings.<\/p>\n

Circular references<\/strong>
Circular reference error messages can be difficult to track in complex workbooks. We use Excel’s auditing tools to locate and eliminate the problem.<\/p>\n

Data validation not working<\/strong>
When users can enter incorrect data despite data validation, it is often due to copy\/pasting that bypasses rules. We build more robust validation solutions.<\/p>\n

Broken linked files<\/strong>
External links pointing to moved or deleted files create problems. We identify all external links and update or remove them.<\/p>\n

Formatting that disappears or changes<\/strong>
Unexpected formatting changes are often due to incorrectly configured conditional formatting. We clean up and build stable formatting rules.<\/p>\n

Problems importing from other systems<\/strong>
Data from accounting systems, CRMs, or other sources is often imported with the wrong format or structure. We create robust import routines that handle common issues.<\/p>\n

Printing issues<\/strong>
Reports that look good on screen but print incorrectly require adjustments to page layout, headers, and print areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How quickly can we help?<\/h2>\n

Same day for urgent problems<\/strong>
Call us at 010-264 20 20 on weekdays between 08:30 AM and 04:30 PM to speak directly with a consultant. For urgent problems where operations are at a standstill, we prioritize helping you within a few hours.<\/p>\n

Within 2 hours via email<\/strong>
Send your question to info@exceldepartment.se<\/a> and we will respond within 2 hours during business hours. Please attach the problem file (sensitive data can be anonymized) so we can provide a more accurate assessment.<\/p>\n

Remote assistance or on-site visits<\/strong>
We can solve most problems via remote connection (Teams, AnyDesk, or similar), which means we can help you immediately without travel time. For more extensive assignments or when security policies require it, we will come to your location.<\/p>\n

Our Work Process<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. You describe the problem via phone or email<\/li>\n
  2. We make an initial assessment and estimate the time required<\/li>\n
  3. We schedule a time for implementation (often the same day)<\/li>\n
  4. We solve the problem and document the solution<\/li>\n
  5. You receive an explanation and any recommendations for the future<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Pricing for Excel Help<\/h2>\n

    Hourly Rate<\/strong>
    For smaller problems and one-time assistance, we charge per hour. Our hourly rate is 1,450 SEK\/h excl. VAT. The minimum billable time is 30 minutes. You always receive an estimate before we begin the work.<\/p>\n

    Project Pricing for Larger Assignments<\/strong>
    If your Excel help exceeds a few hours of work, we provide a fixed quote. This gives you security with a fixed price and clear deliverables. Examples of project sizes:<\/p>\n