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.

How Excel makes a relational database Relational databases—databases structured to recognize relations among the information stored in them—are essential for working with large amounts of ...

Microsoft Excel worksheets are convenient places to store limited amounts of data. Excel is a spreadsheet application, but an Excel file can also serve as a database for your website if you can ...

Use INDEX and MATCH for simple database queries in Excel The bigger your spreadsheet, the more you need these, which you can combine with SUM, AVERAGE, and MAX to refine your searches.

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.

You can easily create a drop-down list in Excel to limit the values that can be entered in a column. Here's how to set one up.

A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is among the most versatile business tools. Here’s a full guide on how to create a simple and effective Gantt chart in Excel.