PivotTables are a powerful feature included in Microsoft Excel that allows you to quickly extract the meaning from very large data sets. They do this by including tools and functions that analyze large amounts of data. Let’s look at how to create Excel PivotTables as well as how we can use them to greatly enhance […]
Learning how to use the VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) programming language in Excel will give you the ability to create actual data applications in Microsoft Excel. By combining the two, you wield the power of Excel and you can use VBA to automate its functionality. Let’s take a look at some of the things […]
Excel is arguably the best and most used spreadsheet program in history. It also provides tons of other smart tools that make it the “Swiss Army Knife” of the software world. Let’s go over some hidden Excel tips and tricks that you never knew existed. Flash Fill If you have columns that are repeating patterns, […]
Most of the blog posts that deal with customizing the toolbars on Microsoft Office products are written for PC users. Now that MS Office has become the standard for office applications on the Apple Macintosh OS, too, let’s discuss how to customize the Excel toolbar on a Mac. Please note that these instructions are for […]
If you’ve ever used Microsoft Excel, you’ve noticed that there are tons of buttons on toolbars that you can use at different times on different document types in certain contexts. These buttons issue all sorts of handy, powerful commands. Sometimes, the exact command you want can be hard to find if you dive off into […]
Almost everyone who has used Microsoft Excel has created a chart or graph, or will, at some point in their future. This is one of the many areas where Excel truly shines. Charts and graphs help communicate data because it is easier for people to absorb the summary of data in a visual format. Nothing […]
Microsoft Excel has been one of the most powerful, useful business applications on the planet going on the better part of 30 years now. Almost anyone can pick up a basic understanding of how to enter data into its cells and sheets. However, to bring out its true potential you’ll need to master some of […]
Microsoft Excel has been the go-to spreadsheet program for decades. Almost every business professional has used Excel at some point to organize data, compute totals, and create graphs. Excel Analytics provides capabilities that allow users to go way beyond typical Excel functionality. A great way to learn how to leverage the extensive power of Excel […]
If you’re spending hours inputting information and calculations into Microsoft Excel manually, there’s some good news and some bad news. The bad news is, you’ve been wasting your time. The good news – you don’t have to do that anymore! Excel comes equipped with countless built-in formulas that can simplify your life, accelerate your workflow and make calculating easier […]
Knowing your way around Microsoft Excel is a good skill to master for any job. It’s likely one of the most widely used, if not the most widely used business software today. So while complete mastery may not be required for your occupation, gaining the ability to navigate it easily is definitely worth your time. […]