Learn how Excel functions can act as data using LAMBDA, LET, and BYROW, so you reuse logic and cut formula edits.

New columns are always added to the right edge of the dataset. Simply click and drag a column by its header to move it. Also, remember to check that it has the correct format applied to it by clicking ...

Q. I spend a substantial amount of time entering data into Excel. Do you have any suggestions on ways to make this faster and/or more efficient? A. One of the best data-entry tools to use in Excel is ...

Create a CRM using Excel with dropdown customer selection and FILTER plus XLOOKUP, saving time while keeping leads and deals ...

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 is a rich and intelligent software, and a good knowledge of how it works means you’ll be able to use it for many of your business needs, including creating a Point-of-Sale (POS) system. A good ...

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 ...

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Whether you are preparing a proposal for a new client or presenting your annual sales forecast, pie charts provide an instant visualization of complex numbers. Microsoft Excel includes a range of ...

When you have too many data points to display in a dashboard chart, add a scroll bar so users can still view all the data. Sometimes a chart’s underlying data doesn’t fit in the chart window. When ...