In this tutorial, we will be discussing how to create a basic line graph on Microsoft Excel 2016. Line graphs are generally used to show trends of a series of data points. It is typically used to show the behavior of a metric / data set over time (week, months year…). Here are the steps
VLOOKUP is one of the most useful Excel functions. The function is used to search for specific values defined and returns the match-in value from another column. The VLOOKUP function, just as the name looks up a value in the first column of a specified range of cells and then returns the results on the
There are various methods of returning a value from a Table array based on more than one criteria. Vlookup is used when there is only one criterion (condition). In this tutorial, we will be discussing the method involving INDEX and MATCH. Let us consider an example, see the below illustration: The Formula in C2 is:
Many insights derived from data analyses include determining the number of observations that meet specific characteristics. For example, an analysis of a person’s ideal automobile purchase may require that the price is below a specific dollar amount, the engine has a minimum horsepower rating, and an automatic transmission. While it is possible to scan through
1. SUM This is the first Excel Function one should be familiar with. It basically performs the addition operation. The Syntax in which it is used is as follows: SUM (number1, [number2], …) Generally, arguments in square brackets are optional, the other ones are required. See it used in the example below 2. SUMIF
Vlookup is a very useful Excel Function. Basically, what it does is ‘Look-up’ or searches for a value or text specified in a table (array) and returns a value or text from another column, also specified. One disadvantage of this Excel Function is that the value or text being looked up must be in the
A pivot table in its simplest form of a programming tool that permits its user to summarize selected columns and rows of data in a spreadsheet. Simply put is used in sorting information and used to breaking larger tables down into easier-to-use forms. In answer to the popularly asked question on whether a pivot table