If you ask me, Excel's what-if analysis tools are under-used. I often respond to readers with "Have you tried a data table?" Invariably, they don't know how to implement the feature--sometimes, they ...

Q. Could you explain how the UNIQUE function works in Excel? A. Excel’s UNIQUE is a dynamic array function that can be an essential tool for data analysts and accountants. This function allows users ...

If you're tired of repeated calculations, hard-to-read formulas, and sluggish Excel worksheets, the LET function is your ...

Using Excel’s PivotTables and PivotCharts, you can quickly analyze large data sets, summarize key data, and present it in easy-to-read format. Here’s how to get started with these powerful tools.

Conditional formatting highlights key information in a spreadsheet so it’s easy to see at a glance. This beginner’s guide gets you started. Spreadsheets usually hold a wealth of information, but it ...

Over the last few months, I’ve written several articles about Excel’s newish dynamic array functions. In many cases, they can replace older, more complex expressions. The new functions do all that ...

Q. I am trying to create a formula in our accounting system, but I keep getting errors. What can I do to get the formula to work? A. All Excel users know how powerful formulas are, but sometimes it ...

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 ...