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.

Database functions excel at managing multiple criteria, including AND and OR conditions, allowing for comprehensive and accurate data analysis.

Here's how to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data, letting you perform in-depth analyses and spot important trends.

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.

To create data bars in Excel, select your cells and then choose data bars from Conditional Formatting.

If your business has an Oracle database you can create a process called a query to extract data to Excel.

We show you how to import data from Access Data Database into Micrsoft Excel. Access is the primary tool for managing a database.