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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank Excel sheet, wishing you had the perfect dataset to test a formula, build a dashboard, or polish your data-cleaning skills? Creating custom datasets ...

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 ...

When you work with Excel, you often need to ensure that the data entered into your spreadsheets is accurate and consistent. One effective way to achieve this is by using a drop-down list. In this ...

The article How to use Microsoft Lists to organize Excel data you must track or share is an introduction to sharing Microsoft Excel data with other users via a list prepared by the Microsoft Lists app ...