Pivot tables are one of several Excel tools for extracting meaning out of large groups of numeric data. They can be applied whenever raw data in a spreadsheet or database has to be summarized.

To extract and sort non-adjacent arrays in your data, nest the CHOOSECOLS or CHOOSEROWS functions inside your SORT or SORTBY ...

Excel tables have many benefits that regular spreadsheets lack. The biggest is the option to use data from multiple tables to create queries and reports.

In Excel, you can create relationships between two tables based on the matching data within the table. Learn how to create relationships between tables in Excel.

Excel Tables offer a range of features for working with list-style data.

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.

Drop-down lists in an Excel sheet can greatly facilitate data entry. Here's a look at how to use Microsoft Excel's data validation feature to create handy lists within your worksheets.