Microsoft Excel is the leading spreadsheet and data analysis program in the current market and has been the best from the past 30 years. Microsoft Excel offers various features including provisions for making complex calculations, tools for graphing, pivot tables, and so much more. Moreover, Microsoft Excel comes with Visual Basic for Applications which is an excellent macro programming language.  

Microsoft Excel looks like any other spreadsheet and has the basic features that are available in all of them. It basically is a grid of cells that are divided into rows and columns with numbered rows and lettered columns. This makes it easy to manage and organize manipulations of data like arithmetic operations. There are various functions and features that can be used in the fields of statistics, engineering, and finance as well. In addition to all this it can also be used to display data in different forms including, line graphs, histograms, charts, and many more. Also Excel is also preferred to be used as a database due to its database-like qualities, which render it an excellent tool for the collection and filtering of data.

Easy Conversion

While Excel is an excellent tool for data analysis and data entry, it also provides various features and options for the conversion of raw unedited data into useful data. The conversion and organization of data into useful format has one major advantage, it helps solve all your data search problems. When data is converted and organized it becomes easier to locate the required data whenever needed. And Microsoft Excel’s built in tools help make your conversion process even more effortless.

Useful Tips for Conversion

Here are some useful tips for conversion of raw data into useful Excel format:

• MS Excel Format Painter

Spreadsheets that are visually organized are more useful as it can help you in following your data and calculations easily.

• Select Entire Rows and Columns

Use the CTRL and SHIFT to select entire rows and columns.

1. Select the cell from where you want to start selecting cells.
2. Hold on to CTRL+SHIFT and use the arrow keys to select the required rows and columns.
3. CTRL+SHIFT+* can also be used to select the entire set.

• Correctly import data into Excel

One important benefit of Excel is that it enables you to use different types of data from various sources.  The trick to this is importing the data correctly. Instead of using copy and paste for sets of complex data, you can simply select the option Get External Data from the Data tab. There are various options available based on the type of data you wish to import so be sure to select the option that satisfies your needs.

• Repeat data in different cells

In case you ever find the need to repeat certain information in different cells there is a quicker way than copy and paste.

1. Select all the cells in which you require the same data.
2. Then enter the data to be repeated in the last cell that is selected.

Faster and Better

Excel is no doubt the most formidable spreadsheet application available at present. With these tips and a better understanding of the application, you will be sure to excel at Excel in no time!