As PCMag's resident data journalist, I practically live in Microsoft Excel. I've learned that it's capable of far more than I ever imagined. These are the hacks and tricks you need to know.

Excel is a powerful tool that can help you manage, analyze, and present data effectively. However, many users only scratch the surface of its capabilities, often relying on manual processes and basic ...

Excel remains an essential tool for data management, analysis, and visualization. In 2025, its evolving features and refined techniques make it more powerful than ever. But have you ever found ...

After almost 30 years of its existence, Microsoft Excel still remains one of the best software applications for data analysis, computation, and visualization. It is used by professionals who work in ...

If you’re serious about using Microsoft Excel, then you should get to know all of its keyboard shortcuts. Here’s a list of the most useful Excel shortcuts and how they can help you work faster. For ...

Finding and fixing problems in Microsoft Excel is essential for a fully functioning workbook, but it can take forever. So, I made a note of the keyboard shortcuts that let me trace broken logic, see ...

These reusable shortcuts handle pasting, navigation, cleanup, indexing, and timestamps from any standard Excel workbook.

These tricks show how AI tools, new import formulas, and classic features improve productivity. Excel has outlasted many tech trends, and in the age of AI, it remains very much in the mix. While new ...