Much of the data that you use Excel to analyze comes in a list form. You might need to sort the data, filter it, sum it, and perhaps even chart it. Excel tables provide superior tools for working with ...

Placing spreadsheet data into a table quickly formats it and makes it easy to work with and analyze. Here’s how to use this basic yet powerful Excel tool. Tables are one of the fundamental tools in ...

Good news, Google Docs users: The TableTools extension for Firefox lets you sort tables, a capability that's currently missing from the Docs word processor. Alex from Google Operating System explains ...

Manually styled ranges create hidden spreadsheet risks, while structured tables keep data connected and reliable.

At one point, Pivot Tables were the greatest feature in Excel, but as with most tools and tricks, that’s no longer the case. Instead of setting up a Pivot Table, adjusting the layout, and refreshing ...

Microsoft Excel has a great sorting feature that works quite well. However, it is possible to use this feature to sort cells based on their color. Multiple colors are supported, and from our testing, ...

Ever wondered how some managers seem to have a sixth sense for spotting trends and making data-driven decisions? What if you could unlock that same ability with just a few clicks in Excel? Excel Pivot ...

What’s the difference between a table and a range of columns and rows on an Excel spreadsheet? How do I create and populate tables? And, once a table is created, how do we custom filter, format, and ...

When an ordinary alphabetical or numerical sort in Microsoft Excel won’t do, check out the advanced sorting options or add a custom sort pattern. Excel has several advanced sorting options, but most ...

Building a dynamic Excel overview might sound complex, but with clear guidance, it’s a skill anyone can master. My Online Training Hub demonstrates how to create a overview that updates automatically ...