The database capabilities of Excel are very powerful. In fact, not only can Excel be used to create a simple searchable database, it also can be used to create a proper relational database.

Not anymore: Excel 2013’s table tools include features that make it easy to link charts and cells, perform searches, and create dynamically updated reports, just like—yes—a relational database.

Figure A This Excel PivotChart shows a YOY comparison of invoices for three years. These comparisons can be fairly easy or very complex depending on the how the business stores its data.

The very first step to creating a dashboard in Excel is to add the required data. You can create the dataset from scratch or import it from an existing Excel or another supported file.

On Monday, the company announced that its Copilot AI is now available as an Excel function for Microsoft 365 insiders. That means you can add COPILOT to a formula and then use natural language in a ...

When you have a massive Excel workbook overflowing with data, trying to make sense of it can feel like a tough task at times. Be it sales data, client names, product segments, dates, or ...

While Excel is an optimal program to collect and organize your data, its information management features don't stop there. Here's how to better present your content.

Although Microsoft Excel is a powerful spreadsheet out of the box, macros make it even more useful. You can create and record macros within the app.

Check out this other Excel macros how-to, where there’s a section with detailed instructions on how to create, name, and use macros. Macro2: Organize and sort data ...