Excel used to be the poor schmuck’s database, with spreadsheets that just sort of sat there. You could create something more sophisticated with LOOKUP functions, but they were a huge hassle to set up.

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 ...

How to use Microsoft 365 Lists to organize Excel data you must track or share Your email has been sent If you work in Teams or SharePoint, you’re probably familiar with the concept of lists. This ...

Have you ever found yourself drowning in repetitive Excel data entry tasks, wishing there was a way to make the process faster, easier, and less prone to errors? Whether you’re managing team schedules ...

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Learn the secret to building interactive Excel reports with slicers and disconnected tables—no PivotTable needed for dynamic filtering.

How to use the Geography data type to quickly add a map chart in Excel Your email has been sent Most will agree that a picture is worth a thousand words, and where geographical data is concerned, it’s ...