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Data Management in Excel

If you are new to Microsoft Excel, you will find all the basics you need right here on how to use Excel's data management tools. How to create a list, how to sort it, and how to filter the data to find the specific information you want, are covered in free step by step Excel tutorials, tips and shortcuts for using Excel's data management tools.
Excel Pivot Table Tutorials
An Excel pivot table makes it easy to extract information from a large table of data without the use of formulas or functions. The tutorials listed here include step by step examples of how to create and use a pivot table in Excel 2007 and Excel 2003.
Excel 2007 Pivot Table Tutorial
This tutorial covers how to create a pivot table in Excel 2007. The step by step tutorial includes an example how to create a pivot table in Excel 2007.
Data for Excel 2007 Pivot Table Tutorial
This document contains pivot table data for the Excel 2007 pivot table tutorial. The pivot table data is to be copied and pasted into the tutorial worksheet
Excel Drop Down List Tutorials
Use a drop down list in Excel to make data entry easier or to limit what data can be added to a spreadsheet. Part one covers creating a drop down list with data from the same worksheet. Part two covers creating a drop down list with data from a different worksheet. Both tutorials include step by step examples of how to create a drop down list in Excel 2007.
Excel Data Entry Form
These tutorials cover how to use a form for data entry in an Excel database. There are separate tutorials for Excel 2007 and Excel 2003. Each tutorial includes a step by step example of how to use a form for data entry in an Excel database.
Excel Database and List Tutorials
Free tutorial on creating database in Excel 2007 and Excel 2003. The step by step tutorial includes an example of creating a database in either version of Excel.
Excel 2007 Step by Step Database Tutorial
This tutorial covers how to create a database in Excel 2007. The step by step tutorial includes an example for you to work along with.
Excel 2003 Step by Step Database Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to create an Excel database. An Excel database can be used to keep track of valuable information such as phone numbers, DVD collections, or a contact list of your organization's members. Excel has built in database tools that make it easy to sort and filter a database file to find the information you want.
Creating a Drop Down List in Excel's 2007 Part 1
Use a drop down list in Excel to make data entry easier or to limit what data can be added to a spreadsheet. This article shows you how to create a drop down list in Excel 2007.
Creating a Drop Down List in Excel 2007 Part 2
Use a drop down list in Excel to make data entry easier or to limit what data can be added to a spreadsheet. This article shows you how to create a drop down list in Excel 2007 with data located on a different worksheet.
Remove Duplicate Data Records in Excel 2007
This article shows you how to quickly search for and remove duplicate data in Excel 2007 databases and lists.
Enter Data Using a Form in Excel 2007
This article covers how to use a form to enter data into a database table in Excel 2007. A step by step example of how to do data entry using a form is included in the article.
Access the Data Form in Excel 2007
This quick tip shows you how to access the data form in Excel 2007. Add the data form to the Quick Access Toolbar.
Excel Sort Options
The sort feature in Excel can help you manage large amounts of data in a spreadsheet. The sort feature allows you to look at the same data in different ways depending upon what information you seek. Excel 2007 allows you to sort by date, sort by text or numbers, sort by multiple columns, and, if you like to color code your data, you can even sort by cell or font color. The tutorials in this list…
Sort Data in Excel 2007
Using Excel 2007's sort feature. Step by step example of sorting data in Excel 2007.
Sort Data in Excel 2003
Using Excel 2003's sort feature. Step by step example of sorting data in Excel 2003.
Sort by Date in Excel
Sort by Date using Excel 2007's sort feature. Step by step example of how to sort by date in Excel 2007.
Sort Multiple Columns of Data in Excel
Sort multiple columns of data using Excel 2007's custom sort feature. Step by step example of how to sort multiple columns of data in Excel 2007.
Sort Data by Font Color in Excel 2007
Sort data by font color in Excel 2007. Included is a step by step example of how to sort data by font color in Excel 2007.
Sort Data by Cell Color in Excel 2007
Sort data by cell color in Excel 2007. Included is a step by step example of how to sort data by cell color in Excel 2007.
How to Create Lists in Excel
This tutorial shows you how to create lists to keep track of valuable information such as phone numbers, DVD collections, or a contact list of your organization's members. Excel's built in tools make it easy to create lists and filter or sort them according to the criteria needed at the time.
Creating a Custom Data Entry Form
A data form is a dialog box that gives you a convenient way to enter data records into a list or data table. A data form can also be used to view, change, locate, and delete records. This tutorial walks you through creating a custom data form complete with textboxes, labels, buttons, and the VBA code needed to make the whole thing work.
Using Advanced Filters in Excel
Filtering a list or data table in Excel is a quick and easy way to find only those rows in the list or table that meet specific criteria. There are two levels of filtering – AutoFiltering and Advanced Filtering. Advanced Filtering allows you to specify more complex criteria then does AutoFiltering so that the range of data can be filtered to a greater degree.
Importing Text Files into Excel
External data is data stored in a program other than Excel. Accounting programs and databases are two programs that contain data often imported into Excel and analyzed. It is common for external data to be saved as text files. This tutorial walks you through using the “Text Import Wizard” in Excel. The tutorial also includes a practice file that you can use for additional practice.
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