More Excel Outside the Box

Advanced Excel Techniques That Feel Like Magic

If you already know Excel well but still hit limitations, you’re not alone. Standard formulas and built-in features often can’t solve your toughest problems. Hours are spent trying to push Excel beyond its comfort zone—without results.

More Excel Outside the Box is a follow-up to Excel Outside the Box, designed for Excel gurus who want to tackle advanced challenges with creativity, speed, and confidence. Learn non-conventional, high-level techniques that let Excel work for you, not against you.

Why This eBook Works

Advanced Techniques

30+ real-world Excel methods

Master powerful techniques across formulas, tables, charts, and VBA — built for real scenarios, not textbook examples.

Practical Examples

Apply immediately

Every concept is demonstrated with hands-on examples you can use right away in your own files, dashboards, and automations.

Creative Problem-Solving

Handle the hard cases

Learn how to work through unstructured data, dynamic reporting, and automation challenges when standard approaches fall short.

Beyond Defaults

Excel that adapts to you

Push Excel past its limits and learn how to bend, stretch, and repurpose it to match your workflow — not the other way around.

Why This eBook Works

This is a deep, hands-on guide for experienced Excel users seeking results that feel impossible. Inside, you’ll find:

Learn From One of the World’s Most Trusted Excel Experts

Few people on the planet know Excel like Bob Umlas.

Bob Umlas worked for a major tax and accounting firm using Microsoft Excel 8 hours a day for over 20 years, building custom Excel applications for both staff and clients.

He has been using Excel since 1986 (version 0.99!) and has:

Written 300+ published articles on Excel tips, techniques, and VBA
Served as a contributing editor to Inside Microsoft Excel
Been named a Microsoft MVP for 25 consecutive years (1994–2018)
Acted as a beta tester for Excel since version 1.5 with direct access to Microsoft’s product developers

Bob has spoken at Microsoft TechEd, international Excel summits, and conferences worldwide. He hosts London’s Global Excel Summit and has authored multiple respected Excel books, including, Cool Excel Sh*t, This Isn’t Excel, It’s Magic! and Excel Outside the Box.

What Readers Are Saying

“This book opened my mind to advanced techniques I never thought were possible. The bonus pack alone made implementation so much faster!”

“This is not a basic Excel book, and that’s why I like it. Bob explains advanced ideas in a clear way. I was able to use several techniques right away at work.”

“I’ve been using Excel for over 10 years, and I still learned a lot from this book. The techniques are clever and useful, especially for reports and automation.”

“I bought this book hoping to learn a few new tricks. Instead, it completely changed how I use Excel. The techniques helped me handle messy data, build better reports, and automate tasks that used to take hours. It’s now one of the most useful Excel resources I own

“I already knew Excel, but Bob’s techniques let me solve problems I’d spent hours wrestling with. The AI Assistant is a game-changer.”

“I use Excel almost every day, and this book helped me work faster. The ideas are smart and easy to apply.”

“This book showed me Excel tricks I never knew existed.”

“I’ve read many Excel books before, but this one feels different. It focuses on thinking, not just formulas. It helped me approach problems with more confidence and creativity.”

“What stood out to me is how flexible Excel can be when you stop thinking in the usual way. This book helped me see new solutions instead of forcing old ones.”

“This isn’t just another Excel book. It changed the way I approach problem-solving and saved me countless hours.”

“I thought Excel had limits, but this book proved me wrong. The techniques helped me solve problems I was stuck on for months.”

“I didn’t expect to enjoy an advanced Excel book this much. The examples are practical, and the explanations are easy to follow. It made my daily work less stressful.”

“This book helped me solve problems that standard formulas couldn’t handle. The lessons are clear, practical, and focused on real work situations. I now spend less time fixing files and more time getting results.”

Is This eBook Right for You?

This book is for you if:

You already work comfortably in Excel and want to go further
You’ve hit limitations with standard solutions
You love deep problem-solving and creative hacks
You want practical methods for real-world Excel challenges

You don’t need to be a developer—but you do need curiosity and a willingness to explore advanced techniques.

Read It Like a Real Book. Use It Like a Pro

What You Get When You Buy Today!

When you buy More Excel Outside the Box, you get instant access to an advanced eBook packed with creative Excel techniques that solve complex problems, streamline workflows, and push Excel beyond its limits

To help you apply what you learn immediately, you also get a bonus pack designed for hands-on use while working in Excel:

24/7 Expert Excel &
Assistant

Your own AI assistant that helps explain formulas, clarify concepts, and guide you so you don’t lose momentum.

⚡Start Here

Shortcut & Formula
Workbook

A ready-to-use Excel file with formulas, shortcuts, and techniques from the book. Study it and apply it directly to your workflow.

🌟 Most Used

PDF Cheat
Sheet

A condensed reference guide to keep open while working. Quick reminders without flipping pages or searching sections.

📌 Quick Reference

Visual Reference
Guides

Key techniques broken down into clean, easy-to-scan visuals for faster understanding and recall.

👀 Fast Clarity

Audio Highlights

Audio summaries you can listen to while commuting, walking, or stepping away from the screen.

🎧 On-The-Go

What You Get When You Buy Today!

When you buy More Excel Outside the Box, you get instant access to an advanced eBook packed with creative Excel techniques that solve complex problems, streamline workflows, and push Excel beyond its limits

To help you apply what you learn immediately, you also get a bonus pack designed for hands-on use while working in Excel:

24/7 Expert Excel Assistant

Your own AI assistant that helps explain formulas, clarify concepts, and guide you so you don’t lose momentum.

Shortcut & Formula Workbook

A ready-to-use Excel file with formulas, shortcuts, and techniques from the book. Open it, study it, and apply it directly to your workflow.

PDF Cheat
Sheet

A condensed reference guide to keep open while working. Quick reminders without flipping pages or searching sections.

Visual Reference Guides

Key techniques broken down into clean, easy-to-scan visuals for faster understanding and recall.

Audio Highlights

Audio summaries you can listen to while commuting, walking, or stepping away from the screen. Great for refreshers without interrupting your flow.

Grab Your eBook & Bonuses Before They’re Gone

Stop hitting Excel’s limits. More Excel Outside the Box gives you advanced techniques, practical solutions, and creative hacks that make impossible problems solvable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this eBook really for me if I already know Excel?

This book is designed for experienced Excel users. You’ll need comfort with basic and intermediate formulas, but all techniques are explained step by step for immediate application.

Will I actually use this, or just read it once?

Every technique solves real-world problems. The bonus pack (cheat sheets, visuals, formulas, 24/7 AI Assistant) ensures you can implement immediately while working.

Does it work with my version of Excel?

Yes. All features, formulas, and techniques focus on widely supported Excel versions used by professionals worldwide. You can implement them safely in almost any environment.

I’ve read ‘Excel Outside the Box’ — is this book different?

Absolutely. This ebook is the next level, covering advanced, creative, and unconventional techniques you won’t find in the first book.

I’m not a developer. Can I still use the VBA techniques?

Yes. Step-by-step examples make advanced VBA approachable for non-developers..

Still Have Questions?

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