While static Excel charts are adequate for basic data analysis, they fall short when you want to explore trends, compare ...

Users will appreciate a chart that updates right before their eyes. In Microsoft Excel 2007 and Excel 2010, it's as easy as creating a table. In earlier versions, you'll need the formula method.

Advanced list solutions are easy thanks to Excel's Table object. If you need a dynamic list, try one of these techniques. The article Five ways to take advantage of Excel list features showed five ...

Imagine you’re tasked with analyzing two datasets—one containing a list of products and another with customer segments. How do you uncover every possible pairing to identify untapped opportunities?

Dynamic dropdowns in Excel allow you to create dependent lists where options in one are dependent on what you selected in another. They are a smart way to streamline data entry: instead of scrolling ...

Working with large datasets in Excel often presents challenges, particularly when clarity and organization are essential. Dynamically inserting blank rows between items is a highly effective method to ...

Q. How do I use the FILTER function in Excel, and how is this an improvement over the filter feature? A. The FILTER function was introduced five years ago as part of the Excel Dynamic Arrays rollout.

Placing spreadsheet data into a table quickly formats it and makes it easy to work with and analyze. Here’s how to use this basic yet powerful Excel tool. Tables are one of the fundamental tools in ...