Originally, Excel was not designed to be a real database. Its early database functions were limited in quantity and in quality. And because every record in an Excel database is visible on the screen ...

The DGET function in Excel is a Database function that extracts from a database a single record that matches the specified criteria. The formula for the DGET function is DGET (database, field, ...

DPRODUCT Function multiplies values in a field of records in a list or database that match the criteria. Its purpose is to get the product from matching records and return a calculated product. The ...

Small databases of a few rows, to a few thousand rows, can often be created more quickly and easily in Microsoft Excel, than by using a dedicated database system. Excel is available as a stand-alone ...

Microsoft Excel’s new dynamic array functions make complex calculations easier than ever before. Microsoft 365 updates the way Excel handles dynamic functions. If you’ve ever entered an expression ...

Analyzing large datasets in Excel can often feel overwhelming, but using dynamic summaries with drill-down capabilities can significantly enhance your workflow. Whether you’re tracking sales, managing ...

Appending records from different data sets into a single list or data range can be tedious if you’re doing it manually. Instead, use Microsoft Excel’s VSTACK() function. Have you ever received data ...

Microsoft Excel's Data Validation tool lets you add a drop-down list to a cell based on existing data in a column. However, how this works depends on whether the source data is part of a formatted ...