The database capabilities of Excel are very powerful. In fact, not only can Excel be used to create a simple searchable database, it also can be used to create a proper relational database.

Are you still putting your data in plain, old spreadsheets? Excel 2013 makes it easy to link tables, create reports and more.

Import data from external sources Excel offers a robust set of tools to import data from various external sources, making it a versatile, lightweight database solution.

If you find entering data into spreadsheets to be mind-numbing drudgery, then you probably don't know about these cool, time-saving tricks that make Excel 2010 do the heavy lifting for you.

In addition to data organization, basic spreadsheet layouts, and performing calculations, Microsoft Excel can serve as a robust tool for making engaging, interactive dashboards.