How-To Geek on MSN

Don't just hit save: 5 Excel formats that will change the way you work

Upgrade from standard Excel workbooks to specialized formats that shrink, shield, and streamline your spreadsheets.
How-To Geek on MSN

Why I can't quit Excel: 5 desktop features open-source alternatives are missing

From Power Query to the Data Model, here are the five architectural gaps that keep me paying for Microsoft 365.

Microsoft Excel’s new import functions make handling numbers easier

Excel now supports IMPORTTEXT and IMPORTCSV functions that load external text and CSV files as dynamic arrays, making it ...

Build a 2026 Excel Budget with Auto Bank Imports

Build a free 2026 Excel budget file with bank import and XLOOKUP categories, so you track spending and savings without manual ...
Investopedia

How to Easily Calculate Weighted Average in Excel

Claire Boyte-White is the lead writer for NapkinFinance.com, co-author of I Am Net Worthy, and an Investopedia contributor. Claire's expertise lies in corporate finance & accounting, mutual funds, ...
The New York Times

The Best 4K Monitors

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Dave Gershgorn Dave Gershgorn is a writer covering monitors, laptops, and ...
PC Magazine

These 47 Expert Excel Tricks Will Transform You Into a Power User

Don't think that Excel is just for numbers. Many people populate Excel's seemingly infinite grids with data, using it as a flat-file database. It can serve as a relatively effective contact manager or ...