Are you still putting your data in plain, old spreadsheets? Excel 2013 makes it easy to link tables, create reports and more.

The database capabilities of Excel are very powerful. In fact, not only can Excel be used to create a simple searchable database, it also can be used to create a proper relational database.

Drop-down lists in Excel let you create a list of valid choices that you can select for a given field. We'll show you how to use tables, named ranges, formulas, data validation, and table styles.

In Excel, you can create relationships between two tables based on the matching data within the table. Learn how to create relationships between tables in Excel.

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.

How to Subset Data in Excel. Filters are used to create subsets of data in a Microsoft Excel worksheet. The "AutoFilter" or "Sort and Filter" function in Excel allows you to create views of data ...

Essential tips for data formatting Before you create a database in your Excel workbook, keep several tips in mind which will help you get the desired results.

If you are not a data-minded person, spreadsheets might seem intimidating to create and use; however, two of the most popular spreadsheet applications, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, make ...