Here's how to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data, letting you perform in-depth analyses and spot important trends.

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.

Unfortunately, if you're using Excel 2019 or earlier, you won't be able to create your own functions using the methods described in this guide.

TL;DR Key Takeaways : Excel’s database functions offer a more flexible and efficient alternative to traditional methods like SUMIFS, especially for handling multiple criteria.

To create data bars in Excel, select your cells and then choose data bars from Conditional Formatting.

Tips This article applies to Microsoft Excel 2007, 2010, and Office 365. View the videos listed in the Resources section for more ideas on using Excel's database functions.

Excel has evolved into a robust platform for data analysis and reporting, thanks to its advanced business intelligence tools: Power Query, Power Pivot, Data Model, and DAX. These powerful features ...