One of the most popular business tools of the computer age is Microsoft (Excel), spreadsheet software with a variety of efficient tools for manipulation of inputted data. It's both powerful and versatile: You can input information into its rows and columns, have it automatically converted into a beautiful graph or table to show shareholders, read subsets of that data individually through filters, or run calculations on all entries at once. If you're looking for a way to store and work with any type of data that can be laid out in rows and columns, (Excel) is likely to suit your needs.

Of course, there is a learning curve involved with using such powerful software; some tools are hidden in menus or behind shortcuts or need some guidance to learn. However, it is absolutely worth it to learn Excel for your business. Your productivity can improve drastically once youl have the ability to run reports at the click of a button, run calculations on all of your data at once, or create graphs without any work at all. This program is widely used in business, meaning that any person or company you need to send a file to should be able to open it. And it will ensure the accuracy of your calculations: By relying on a computer to run the same calculation hundreds of times, you avoid the possibility of human error in doing those calculations yourself. Learning Excel is a necessary skill in today's workplace and one that can help keep you at the top of your business game.

Resources

• Introduction to Formulas: This reference sheet can help make working with formulas easier.
• Cell Basics: A spreadsheet is made up entirely of cells. This tutorial teaches you about ranges, selections, and more.
• Tables: Once your data is inputted, a table is a great way to format it for easy reading.
• Making Pie Charts: Reading rows and columns isn't the only way to use this program; learn how to make a chart to display your data in a more visual way.
• How to Create a Quick Bar Graph of Simple Data: This succinct tutorial shows you the most common graphs and how to make one yourself.
• How to Make a Line Chart with a Best Fit Line: A run chart, also known as a line graph, is a great way to display your data over time.
• Formatting Text and Numbers: Whether you're inputting a date, a dollar amount, or a decimal, formatting is how you display your data the way you need it to be seen.
• Formulas: Find the total of multiple cells, subtract them, and perform other types of calculations automatically.
• Working With Conditional Formatting: If you want a cell to look different if certain criteria have been met, you'll be interested in conditional formatting.
• Technique: Conditional Formatting: While this tutorial uses an older version of the program, the information is still relevant, and it includes practice activities to make sure you understand.
• Create a PivotTable to Analyze Worksheet Data: Learn about PivotTables right from the source: Microsoft.
• PivotTable Tips: PivotTables can be confusing, even with tutorials. These quick tips can help clarify the sticky parts.
• How to Create a Report: Charts, tables, and PivotTables can all combine to make reports on the data in your workbook.
• Creating Reports: The clear and concise nature of this guide makes it a great reference.
• Spreadsheet Keyboard Shortcuts: Once you're familiar with the software in general, you can use keyboard shortcuts to make your work faster and more productive.
• 20 Shortcuts That Will Impress Your Boss: There are dozens of Excel shortcuts, but if you start by learning these 20, you'll go a long way toward improving your efficiency.
• Ten Tips for Boosting Productivity: Learn how to re-apply identical formats, read your status bar, and other helpful actions.
• 22 Tips for Becoming a Spreadsheet Pro: These helpful tips can help you take your spreadsheet skills to the next level.
• Tutorial: The Ribbon: That big menu on the top of your screen is full of useful shortcuts to common activities. This resource explains them, then provides a quiz to test your understanding.
• Customizing the Ribbon for Your Needs: If the ribbon seems too cluttered or not that helpful, you can customize it to make it more useful.
• Backstage View: Once you've done all you need to do, you can protect, export, or save your workbook using the backstage view.
• Ten Ways Backstage View Helps Streamline Tasks: Check out the cool things you can do when you're looking at backstage view.
• Become an Excel Ninja: If you're ready to take your data manipulation skills to the next level, these tips will help.
• Ten Excel Functions Everyone Should Know: Boost your productivity by mastering these common skills.
• Excel 2016 and 2019 Cheat Sheet: Learn about the latest features and updates for this popular program.