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Microsoft Excel isn't a database, please stop using it like one

I often hear people referring to Microsoft Excel as a database—but that couldn't be further from the truth. Compared to true database systems, Excel is insecure, hits size limits too quickly, and ...
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Use INDEX and MATCH for simple database queries in Excel

Originally, Excel was not designed to be a real database. Its early database functions were limited in quantity and in quality. And because every record in an Excel database is visible on the screen ...
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Microsoft gives Excel cells a third dimension with Power BI data types

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Since 1987, Excel has let you input numbers, text, and formulas into a ...

Excel Lookup Showdown, Use XLOOKUP for Fixed Lookups, VLOOKUP for Relative Columns

The XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP choice is tied to scenario, as most needs are fixed lookups, letting you save time with the simpler ...
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How to use Microsoft’s Excel Data Analysis Toolpak

Microsoft Excel’s Data Analysis Toolpak is an invaluable add-in for those who require complex statistical or engineering analyses. This powerful feature allows users to execute a variety of data ...