Using Excel’s PivotTables and PivotCharts, you can quickly analyze large data sets, summarize key data, and present it in easy-to-read format. Here’s how to get started with these powerful tools.

In this video, you’ll learn how to make a dropdown list in Excel quickly and easily using built-in tools. We walk through the ...

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While Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful spreadsheet applications, it’s also the most intimidating tool in the Microsoft Office suite. If you’ve never used Excel before or are just a bit ...

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Formulas are powerful tools for performing calculations and analyzing data in Excel. In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to use formulas and explore some popular built-in functions. One of the ...

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Q. You explained Excel’s Scenario Manager in your November 2024 Tech Q&A article and Goal Seek in your December 2024 Tech Q&A article. Can you please explain the final What-If Analysis tool: Data ...

Excel still trips over dates, ghost links, and undo history. These six fixes would save hours for everyday users.

It's been nearly two years since ChatGPT changed the public's perception of AI, and yet the idea of using generative AI at work can still feel a bit like, well, cheating. While there are many ...

Want to disable Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps? This guide describes how to disable Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ...