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.

A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is among the most versatile business tools. Here’s a full guide on how to create a simple and effective Gantt chart in Excel.

Another way to make large Excel tables like the one in the example above easier to read is by freezing the row and column headers. In the View tab on the ribbon, click "Freeze Panes," and choose ...

Advanced list solutions are easy thanks to Excel's Table object. If you need a dynamic list, try one of these techniques.

With a pivot table, you can create one pool of information and then easily change your focus from one thing to another — an analysis that would be tedious to perform manually.

How to create an interactive dashboard in Microsoft Excel Now that you have a basic idea about interactive dashboards in Microsoft Excel, let’s check them out in action.

Pivot tables generate great reports in Microsoft Excel, but adding a filter or two can make them even more flexible. Here's how.

Here’s how to make a Gantt chart in Excel to accommodate complex agile project management within the familiar tool.