Excel is structured in a way that makes it easily compatible with databases. At the very least, a database is simply a collection of items which are connected, according to PC World.

If you have Excel 2010, you can use the new Slicers tool to make your PivotTable even easier to work with. Slicers let you select the data to show in the PivotTable in a more visual way.

I recommend starting with a simple database type list if you can, and if you’re using Excel to analyze that data. For instance, the sheet in Figure B stores customer invoice information.

Using Excel’s PivotTables and PivotCharts, you can quickly analyze large data sets, summarize key data, and present it in easy-to-read format. Here’s how to get started with these powerful tools.

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.

A Pictograph is a chart that uses pictures to represent data. Learn how to make a Pictograph chart in Excel by following these easy steps.

Graphs in Excel help break down your data into an easily digestible format. Here’s how to make a graph in Microsoft Excel.

Using What-If Analysis, you can visualize the effects of different variables, making it easier to assess risks and opportunities. In Excel, three primary tools are available for performing What-If ...