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.

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.

While Microsoft Excel is widely recognized for its spreadsheet functionality and calculation capabilities, it’s often overlooked as a powerful tool for managing small to medium-sized datasets ...

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

Excel tables have many benefits that regular spreadsheets lack. The biggest is the option to use data from multiple tables to create queries and reports.

We all know that in uncertain times, a forecast underlies a company's success or failure. Forecasts keep prices low by optimizing business operations-including cash flow, production, staff, and ...

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.

Learn how to create a risk assessment matrix in Excel with this step-by-step guide. Automate, visualize, and simplify risk management with a ...

When collaborating in Excel, sometimes the collaboration can be distracting. Here's how to make a static image so you can do your own work without interruption.

You can easily create a drop-down list in Excel to limit the values that can be entered in a column. Here's how to set one up.