Q. Is it possible to sort a column in Excel using formulas rather than the Data tab’s Sort tool, so the sort process is performed automatically as I update my data? A. Excel has announced a new ...

Excel is one of those tools that we all know and use, but let’s be honest—most of us barely scratch the surface of its true potential. Sure, you’ve probably mastered the basics like SUM or AVERAGE, ...

Microsoft Excel’s new FILTER() function is a great tool for reporting and dashboards. We’ll show you how to use it to get more done. Filtering is a huge part of many Microsoft Excel sheets, and ...

When counting unique values in Microsoft Excel, use UNIQUE() as a helper function and avoid more complicated expressions. The TechRepublic article How to create a sorted unique list in an Excel ...

Traditional methods for creating dynamic drop-down lists in Excel, such as using INDIRECT or named ranges, often come with significant limitations. These approaches can break when tables are renamed, ...

Q. I currently keep a static to-do list, and I would like to update it to be more dynamic. Do you have any advice? A. Microsoft Excel is best known for crunching numbers, but it’s also a powerful tool ...