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.

Figure B How to use the UNIQUE () function in Excel If you’re using Microsoft 365 or one of the 2019 standalone versions of Excel, you can quickly create a dynamic list using the UNIQUE () function.

Excel adds filtering controls to column headers automatically. When you click the arrow, Excel displays a pop-up window with a list of filtering controls available for your list.

Learn how to create self-updating filters in Excel to simplify data management and save time with this step-by-step guide.

One way to display figures in an Excel table according to certain time periods is by using filter buttons. However, a better way to do this is to use a timeline, a dynamic filter option that ...