Is Excel free? The short answer is no, but there are several free ways to access Microsoft Excel and some compelling free alternatives. Let’s dive in! In today’s business world, Excel, a popular spreadsheet application, has become a staple for organizing data and performing complex calculations. However, with the growing demand for free spreadsheet solutions, … Read more
Data Validation is used to define restrictions on what data can or should be entered into a cell. Here we’ll use a List to restrict what values can be entered into a cell.
Recently I was asked how to subtract time in Excel (time difference) or how to calculate the number of hours between two points in time on different days. Since this was in a reader comment, I gave a brief answer that requires a fuller account here. Dates and Times are all part of the master … Read more
Microsoft Excel used to be your only option for spreadsheet software, but not anymore. You can move all of your Excel files to a digital format that is easy to use and updates in real-time, as well as being free to use. We’re talking about how to convert Excel to Google Sheets, and we have … Read more
Meta: In this article readers will learn the basic addition formula for Microsoft Excel. Users can find examples and a how-to guide for entering formulas themselves and using the sum feature. The addition formula is one of the basic functions you can perform in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs. There are several different ways … Read more
Pivot Charts can help you to take an unorganized set of data and turn it into a clear and concise representation of the information that you’re trying to convey. You can eliminate all unnecessary information and single out key data points in order to better understand specific subcategories of data. Here, we’re going to look … Read more
HLOOKUP is a tool that makes it easy to find the information you’re looking for without the hassle. You can search for specific data in any row of a table or spreadsheet quickly and efficiently, giving you the time to focus on more pressing issues. Using HLOOKUP can make your job just a little bit … Read more
Microsoft Excel is supposed to make your life easier; but if you find using it brings you nothing but frustration, it may be time to find a good book that can teach you the ropes of using Excel. We’re here to help with that. We have compiled a list of the ten best Excel books that … Read more
A database in Microsoft Excel makes it easy to input formulas and organize information. This is beneficial when doing everything from staying on top of business numbers to grading term papers. Whatever the reason might be, if you’re looking at how to create a database in Excel you’ll find all the information and answers you … Read more