Q. You explained Excel’s Scenario Manager in your November 2024 Tech Q&A article and Goal Seek in your December 2024 Tech Q&A article. Can you please explain the final What-If Analysis tool: Data ...

Stop guessing! Susan Harkins shows you how to use Excel's Goal Seek what-if analysis tool to achieve your goals. If you ask me, Excel’s what-if analysis tools are under-used. I often respond to ...

Explore Excel’s new AI-powered tools and productivity features in the Fall 2025 update. Smarter, faster, and more intuitive ...

Excel 365 offers powerful tools for data analysis, with the “Unique” and “Distinct” functions standing out as essential features for managing large datasets. These functions, while similar in name, ...

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Excel's IF function validates a cell's contents, determining whether it meets criteria that you set. It provides no information beyond what your workbook already contains, but it analyzes the data ...

If you've ever used Excel, you're probably familiar with the panicky feeling that comes with using Microsoft's spreadsheet app. It can feel a little overwhelming and tough to navigate, even if you are ...