Much of the data that you use Excel to analyze comes in a list form. You might need to sort the data, filter it, sum it, and perhaps even chart it. Excel tables provide superior tools for working with ...

Charts and sparklines are powerful data visualization tools in Excel. Here’s a guide to the most popular chart types in Excel and how to best use them. Microsoft Excel offers a plethora of tools for ...

A few months back, Dave showed you how to use Excel pivot tables to better visualize your spreadsheet data. (If you missed the post, be sure to check it out -- it has video!) Of course, if you've ...

Microsoft Excel is arguably the greatest spreadsheet application from Redmond, and there’s a good reason so many number crunchers use it for all of their number crunching needs. While using Microsoft ...

Excel possesses formidable database powers. Creating a relational database starts with a Master table that links it to subordinates, called (awkwardly) Slave, Child, or Detail tables. Before we dive ...

If you’ve ever found yourself wrestling with Excel’s traditional Pivot Tables, you know the frustration of hitting their limitations. They’re great for basic tasks but can leave you scratching your ...

Have you ever opened an Excel file and felt a pang of unease? Rows upon rows of data, cryptic formulas sprawled across cells, and a tangle of manual formatting that seems one misstep away from chaos.

Learn how to calculate and display variance inside Excel pivot tables. Perfect for financial analysis, reporting, and data ...

How to create and populate a table in Microsoft Excel’s Power Query Your email has been sent Updating data in a Microsoft Excel workbook is common, but you will run into cases where you can replace ...