Microsoft Excel Tools
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Add-in xl DuplikatManager
Open source tool for finding, deleting and exporting duplicates in an Excel worksheet with lots of extra features.
| File name | xlDuplikatManager_v2.0 |
| Excel versions | 2010 or later (Windows) |
| GUI languages | German, English |
| Where is the add-in after activation? | "Data" tab, next to the "Data tools" group |
| File size | 538 KB |
| Lines of code (total) | 3425 |
| Source lines of code | 2166 |
| Comment lines of code | 574 |
| Blank lines | 685 |
Source code
The source code is published on GitHub 
and can also be opened in the VBA editor as there is no password protection.
Installation
The tool is shipped as an add-in for Microsoft Excel (.xlam). After installation and activation the tool´s icon is added on the “Data” tab next to the “Data tools” group.
Automatic installation (recommended for Windows)
xl DuplikatManager (1617 Downloads)
Manual installation
xl DuplikatManager (2127 Downloads)
Features
– Selection of multiple ranges on the worksheet while holding down the Ctrl key
– Two search modes: consider each selected area separately or merge non-contiguous columns
– Ignore upper/lower-case letters and/or blanks for the search if needed
– Coloured highlighting of duplicates, unique values or all different values
– Output duplicates, unique values or all different values on a new worksheet (optionally the entire rows)
– Different deletion modes: only duplicates, complete lines, with and without compression (also in combination)
– Restoration of deleted duplicates possible
– Jump to individual duplicates with delete and restore function
– Non-destructive processing (the original content can be restored until a new area is selected or the tool is shut down)
– Permanent display of the number of duplicates, unique values, different values and deleted duplicates
– Integrated quick guide with pictures, tips and examples
– The tool language can be switched between German and English
Add-in xl PairCompare
Open source tool for comparing two selected areas and searching for data record pairs on a worksheet.
| File name | xlPairCompareV1P1.xlam |
| Excel versions | 2010 or later (Windows) |
| Interface languages | German, English |
| Where is the add-in after activation? | "Data" tab, next to the "Data tools" group |
| File size | 289 KB |
| Lines of code (total) | 3174 |
| Source lines of code | 2271 |
| Comment lines of code | 365 |
| Blank lines | 538 |
Source code
The source code is published on GitHub and can also be opened in the VBA editor.
Installation
The tool is shipped as an add-in for Microsoft Excel (.xlam). After installation and activation the tool´s icon is added on the “Data” tab next to the “Data tools” group.
Automatic installation (recommended for Windows)
xl PairCompare (1329 Downloads)
Manual installation
xl PairCompare (9370 Downloads)
Videos
Trailer (1:32)
Video tutorial: Demonstration of the features (German) (8:05)
Features
– Finding value pairs, i.e. data records that occur in both selected areas
– Highlighting of single values and/or value pairs on the worksheet
– Visualise data record pairs on the worksheet
– Output of detected single values and/or value pairs on the worksheet
– Removing critical characters such as control characters possible
– Ignore lower/upper-case letters and/or spaces possible when comparing
– Quick selection of the areas possible by automatically marking adjacent cells
– GUI can be switched between English and German
Add-in XL export
Open source tool for exporting worksheet content to a text or CSV file with lots of special features.
| File name | XL_export_v1-0.xlam |
| Excel versions | 2010 or later (Windows) |
| Interface languages | German, English |
| Where is the add-in after activation? | "Data" tab, next to the "Data tools" group |
| File size | 180 KB |
| Lines of code (total) | 1226 |
| Source lines of code | 923 |
| Comment lines of code | 122 |
| Blank lines | 181 |
Source code
The source code is published on GitHub and can also be opened in the VBA editor.
Installation
The tool is shipped as an add-in for Microsoft Excel (.xlam). After installation and activation the tool´s icon is added on the “Data” tab next to the “Data tools” group.
Automatic installation (recommended for Windows)
XL export (1354 Downloads)
Manual installation
XL export (1472 Downloads)
Features
– Choice of the area to be exported
– Export as text file, CSV or custom file type
– Free choice of delimiter
– Delimiter at the end of a row can be deleted
– Unnecessary spaces can be deleted
– Control characters can be deleted
– Conversion to upper-case or lower-case letters possible
– Preview of the export file
– Automatically saving the tool settings
Add-in ELPHIN Toolbox
Open source tool that adds an extra ribbon tab which provides extended functions for Microsoft Excel.
The ELPHIN Toolbox is named after the little crofting community of Elphin which can be found in the south west Sutherland area of the Scottish Highlands.
| File name | ELPHIN_Toolbox.xlam |
| Excel versions | 2010 or later (Windows) |
| Interface language | English, German |
| Where is the add-in after activation in the AI edition? | New menu strip tab "ELPHIN Toolbox" |
| File size | 300 KB |
| Lines of code (total) | 2911 |
| Source lines of code | 1958 |
| Comment lines of code | 480 |
| Blank lines | 473 |
Source code
The source code is published on GitHub and can also be opened in the VBA editor as there is no password protection.
Installation
The tool is shipped as an add-in for Microsoft Excel (.xlam). After installation and activation the toolbox is inserted into the Excel menu strip as a new tab “ELPHIN Toolbox”.
Automatische Installation (empfohlen für Windows)
ELPHIN Toolbox (1398 Downloads)
Manuelle Installation
ELPHIN Toolbox (1406 Downloads)
Features
– Convert all letters to upper-case letters (as value or function)
– Convert all letters to lower-case letters (as value or function)
– Capitalize each word (as value or function)
– Remove all spaces at the beginning of a cell (as value)
– Remove all spaces at the end of a cell (as value)
– Remove all spaces at the beginning and the end of the cell (as value)
– Remove multiple spaces (as value or function)
– Check the selected cells for non-breaking spaces
– Replace non-breaking spaces in the selected cells
– Check the selected cells for non-printing control characters
– Remove control characters in the selected cells
– Absolute value of a real number (as value or function)
– Convert the result of a formula or function to a value
– Hide formula result zero (0)
– Remove empty rows or columns
– Memorize row or colum nnumber
– Compare worksheets
– SG DataSet Finder for finding matching data records across different Excel files
– Undo option can be deactivated for performance improvement
– GUI languages: English and German
GaloppSim
Open source horse racing simulator for Microsoft Excel in two editions: AI (Add-in) and RS (Run Simple – Excel workbook with macros).
| File name | GaloppSim.xlam (AI edition) GaloppSim.xlsm (RS edition) |
| Excel versions | 2010 or later (Windows) |
| Interface language | English, German |
| Where is the add-in after activation in the AI edition? | New menu strip tab GALOPPSIM |
| File size | 3.44 MB (AI edition) 3.30 MB (RS edition) |
| Lines of code (total) | 14148 |
| Source lines of code | 10638 |
| Comment lines of code | 1426 |
| Blank lines | 2048 |
Source code
The source code is published on GitHub and can also be opened in the VBA editor.
Installation
The tool is delivered in two editions. The AI edition is an Excel Add-in (.xlam) which, after installation and activation, is inserted into the Excel menu strip as a new tab “GALOPPSIM” and is then available in every Excel instance.
The RS edition is an Excel workbook with macros (.xlsm) which does not need to be installes. All you need to do is open the file and allow running macros (Run Simple).
Run Simple – No installation
GaloppSim - RS edition (379 Downloads)
Add-in – Manual installation
GaloppSim - AI edition (371 Downloads)
Features
– 24 races to choose including a race on a snow track, a race in the Wadden Sea, a pig race, a race in outer space (including alien attacks) and a race with coronavirus tests
– 141 different racing tactics
– Six betting types (Win, Show, 2 sur 4, Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta)
– Graphical elements along the track (tribunes, buildings, trees, food and beverage etc.)
– Advertising on the track
– Three camera modes including Focused Run (where the camera has one selected horse in focus during the race)
– Horse can refuse to run
– Hoof prints
– Race Speed Monitor (Speed and Distance mode)
– Momentum display (relative speed of each horse compared to the others) with speed bars or icons
– Race recorder wth replay, save and load buttons
– Race info in a pop-up or on the worksheet
– Photo finish
– Tactics revelation option
– Race speed from normal to 5 times faster
– Seven colour modes including Dark Mode, black-and-white and PopArt
– Voice output possible for some information
– Pixel movie showing the initial idea of the horse racing simulator
– Auto zoom function for perfect fit on all screens
– Various Excel options selectable
– Super Developer Tools including Test Automation and Machine Learning mode for Data Scientists
– GUI languages: English and German
Screenshots (Add-in)
For a donation to the foundation “Große Hilfe für kleine Helden”, it is possible to place advertisements for certain races, which will then be displayed in all subsequent versions. The editor to create the advertisement and calculate the advertising costs can be downloaded here:
Advertising editor (1257 Downloads)
Excluded from the publication are politically incorrect, morally indecent ads etc.
Add-in AddIn-Man
Open source tool for comfortable opening the default folder for Microsoft Office add-ins and launching the Excel add-in manager.
| File name | AddIn-Man.xlam |
| Excel versions | 2010 or later (Windows) |
| Interface language | Deutsch |
| Where is the add-in after activation? | "Home" tab, new group "AddIn-Man" |
| File size | 68 KB |
| Lines of code (total) | 25 |
| Source lines of code | 10 |
| Comment lines of code | 12 |
| Blank lines | 3 |
Source code
The source code is published on GitHub and can also be opened in the VBA editor.
Installation
The tool is shipped as an add-in for Microsoft Excel (.xlam). After installation and activation a new group “AddIn-Man” is added to the “Home” tab.
Automatic installation (recommended for Windows)
AddIn-Man (1486 Downloads)
Manual installation
AddIn-Man (1515 Downloads)
Features
– Button for opening the default folder for Microsoft Office add-ins in the Windows Explorer
– Button for launching the Excel add-in manager
Add-in Add-in Code Counter
Open source tool for counting the lines of code in Excel Add-ins (.xlam)
| File name | Addin-CodeCounter.xlam |
| Excel versions | 2010 or later (Windows) |
| Interface language | English |
| Where is the add-in after activation? | "Developer" tab, new group "Add-in Code Counter" |
| File size | 27 KB |
| Lines of code (total) | 258 |
| Source lines of code | 190 |
| Comment lines of code | 27 |
| Blank lines | 41 |
Source code
The source code is published on GitHub and can also be opened in the VBA editor.
Installation
The tool is shipped as an add-in for Microsoft Excel (.xlam). After installation and activation a new group “Add-in Code Counter” is added to the “Developer” tab.
Automatic installation (recommended for Windows)
Code Counter (1301 Downloads)
Manual installation
Code Counter (1298 Downloads)
Features
– Counting lines of code (active source code, comment lines, blank lines, total lines) of a whole VBA project
– Optional: Counting lines of code of each component of the VBA Project individually, such as modules, class modules, user forms and worksheets
– Optional: Writing the results to a plain text file
Add-in ONE CELL MODE
Completely useless open source tool for merging all cells of an Excel worksheet. Coded on urgent request for a highly esteemed colleague who has the steady desire for merging cells.
| File name | ONECELL10.xlam |
| Excel versions | 2010 or later (Windows) |
| Interface language | English |
| Where is the add-in after activation? | New tab "Absolute Beginner Add-ins" |
| File size | 24 KB |
| Lines of code (total) | 13 |
| Source lines of code | 12 |
| Comment lines of code | 0 |
| Blank lines | 1 |
Source code
The source code is published on GitHub and can also be opened in the VBA editor.
Installation
The tool is shipped as an add-in for Microsoft Excel (.xlam). After installation and activation the tool´s icon is added on the new ribbon tab “Absolute Beginner Add-ins”.
Automatic installation (recommended for Windows)
ONE CELL MODE (1281 Downloads)
Manual installation
ONE CELL MODE (1281 Downloads)
Features
– Merging all cells of an Excel worksheet, so that there will be only one cell left (A1)
