A pivot table is a must-have tool for power Excel users. It lets you see the bigger picture, where you can make sense of large amounts of information quickly and easily.

Not anymore: Excel 2013’s table tools include features that make it easy to link charts and cells, perform searches, and create dynamically updated reports, just like—yes—a relational database.

To convert this data into an Excel table, first, make sure the top row of your data contains column headers, thus making your table easier to interpret.

To create a pivot table, navigate to the ‘Insert’ tab in Excel. From here, you can choose to place your pivot table in a new or existing worksheet, depending on your preferences and the layout ...

Step 2: Make an Excel Bar Chart To start to visualize your data, you’ll first create an Excel stacked bar chart from the spreadsheet. Select the “Start date” column, so it’s highlighted.

How to Make a Regression Table in Excel. Microsoft Excel 2010 comes with an expansion pack called the Analysis ToolPak that includes a number of analylitical tools, like the ability to create a ...

How to Create a Table That Makes Choices in Excel 2007. Excel enables you to include data validation for a cell, limiting the type and content of any inputted data. In addition, you can limit data ...

Need to know your organization's YOY results? Susan Harkins will show you how to make a PivotChart in Microsoft Excel.

A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is among the most versatile business tools. Here’s a full guide on how to create a simple and effective Gantt chart in Excel.

Pivot tables generate great reports in Microsoft Excel, but adding a filter or two can make them even more flexible. Here's how.