One my favorite little Excel tricks:

𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 format.

It lets you add just the tiniest little space b/t your headers for a much cleaner look.

Take a look at the image below -- do you see the tiny space b/t Periods 1, 2, & 3 (at the bottom)?

That's done using the Single Accounting format.

Here's how to do it:

-- pick the cell you want to format, then press Ctrl + 1 (format cells box)

-- click on the "Font" ribbon at the top

-- then click the dropdown below "Underline:"

-- Select "Single Accounting"

-- then click "OK"

An underline should appear below the cell.

This is an awesome look if you have a bunch of months going across the top, or for summaries on a dashboard.

One of the first things I learned at FTI Consulting is "𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸"

Still as true as ever.

Give it a try!

—Chris

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