It is particularly beneficial to use data-entry forms when your data range or table has many columns. A standard data-entry form in Excel looks similar to the screenshot below. (To follow along, ...

Using PivotTables to Generate a Report From an Excel Spreadsheet Pivot tables are another powerful tool for creating reports in Excel. Pivot tables help with digging more deeply into data.

The primary purpose of creating any spreadsheet in Excel is to collate data, gathering related data items into a single location. Excel stores data sets in systems of cells organized into rows and ...

We have a data set in columns B through E and a list of unique shelf code values. We’ll add the validation control to column E and use it to enter the appropriate shelf code for each record.

Excel Tables offer a range of features for working with list-style data.

PivotTables in Microsoft Excel are a great way to get insights from big data sets in just a few seconds. However, most people don't make full use of their capabilities, sticking to their basic ...

How to Put Two Sets of Data on One Graph in Excel. One of the advantages of using Excel as your spreadsheet application is that you can display a simple piece of information just as effectively as ...

Creating Running Totals in Excel Tables If, like me, you prefer your data to be formatted as a structured Excel table, you'll need to use a different method to create a running total.

Excel macros save you time and headaches by automating repetitive tasks, and you don’t have to be a programmer to write one. Use these tips to make macro recording a cinch.

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