When I learned how to use tables in Microsoft Excel, it totally transformed how I work with data. Even if you think you already know everything there is to know about Excel tables, hopefully, you'll ...

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 ...

Have you ever carefully crafted a formula in Excel, only to watch it unravel into chaos the moment you copy it across columns? It’s a maddening quirk of Excel tables—structured references that seem to ...

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Have you ever felt limited by the rigidity of Excel PivotTables when creating interactive reports? Many users assume that Excel slicers, the sleek, clickable filters that make data exploration a ...

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In 7 useful Excel formulas and functions for PPC, I shared tips to quickly identify high-impact PPC optimizations that will move the needle for your brand or client. I am a firm believer in an ...