Many Excel tools are optional extras, but these six are essentials I rely on in every workbook.

Create a report using charts: Select Insert > Recommended Charts, then choose the one you want to add to the report sheet. Create a report with pivot tables: Select Insert > PivotTable. Select the ...

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 ...

Excel’s Data Model feature allows you to build relationships between data sets for easier reporting. Here’s how to use it to make data analysis easier. We may earn from vendors via affiliate links or ...