Microsoft Excel Blog: Tutorials and How-Tos

Ten reasons to use Tables in Excel

There are over 10 reasons to use Tables in Excel instead of a data range. Here are five reasons along with a training video. There is part of the free course I created for the GSCPAs.

Deselect with the CTRL key in Excel

The CTRL key is used to select non-adjacent ranges which is a handy feature for charts and summing ranges. You can now deselect with the CTRL key. Huge improvement in Excel.

Excel Functions for HR Professionals

HR Professionals have a lot going on. Recruitment, benefits, compensation, and retention just to name a few. Here are Excel functions you should know. SHRM

Break-even analysis in Excel with multiple products

Create a break-even analysis with multiple products in Excel. Create a contribution margin income statement using a product mix.

Use array functions in Excel to perform multiple calculations in one cell

To master Microsoft Excel, you must know how to use array formulas. Array formulas can perform calculations that you can't do by using non-array formulas.

Vlookup vs Index and Match in Excel

Vlookup is a powerful function but even better but less frequently used is Index and Match. Explained are two reasons to use Index and Match over Vlookup.

Calculate weekly revenue using PivotTables or Vlookup

Need to calculate weekly revenue or orders in Excel? You either Vlookup or PivotTables. PivotTables have a grouping features that will calculate it.

Vertical analysis of an Income Statement in Excel

To perform vertical analysis of an income statement in Excel, take all line items and divide by the Sales. One of my MBA students asked this question.

Correct data imported into Excel from a database

When you import data into Excel from a database, often dates and numbers will import as text. The issue is you can't analyze the data.