For the most part, you're probably accustomed to using Microsoft Excel for tasks such as preparing reports, forecasts, and budgets. However, Excel is much more powerful than that. It can be used to ...

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 ...

Excel used to be the poor schmuck’s database, with spreadsheets that just sort of sat there. You could create something more sophisticated with LOOKUP functions, but they were a huge hassle to set up.

Create a report using charts: Select Insert > Recommended Charts, then choose the one you want to add to the report sheet. Create a report with pivot tables: Select Insert > PivotTable. Select the ...

Small databases of a few rows, to a few thousand rows, can often be created more quickly and easily in Microsoft Excel, than by using a dedicated database system. Excel is available as a stand-alone ...

The ability to quickly interpret and act upon figures is crucial for success in today’s data driven world. This is particularly true in the realm of sales, where analyzing performance metrics can make ...

Transform messy Excel tables into readable dashboards with charts, pivots, slicers, and lightweight visual techniques.

Three practical Excel builds that turn everyday routines like habit tracking, car maintenance, and meal planning into ...

Here’s a quick tip for creating a Microsoft Excel drop down list from another tab. The data you want to use in an Excel drop down list usually won’t be in the same sheet as the drop down. The good ...

If you want to create a dashboard in Microsoft Excel, this post will help you. A dashboard is a type of graphical representation that depicts the key performance indicators for a particular topic or ...

To begin, you need to enable the Developer tab in Excel. This tab provides access to the tools required for form creation, but it is not enabled by default. To enable ...