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.

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.

How to Create a New Workbook in Excel. In Microsoft Excel, a program packaged with Microsoft Office, you can create databases of information and then make calculations, graphs and charts based on ...

PivotTables are a game-changer when it comes to analyzing lightweight databases in Excel. They offer a flexible way to summarize, analyze, and explore data without complex formulas and external tools.

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.

Microsoft Office is more than the sum of its parts—you can link an Excel database table to an Access database, integrating your data and adding value. Here's how.

You can also create macros within Excel's VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) environment to add custom solutions for data import, export, updating, and other database-related activities.