One quick and easy way to add values in Excel is to use AutoSum. Just select an empty cell directly below a column of data, then on the Formula tab, select AutoSum > Sum.

You have several options when you want to enter data manually in Excel. You can enter data in one cell, in several cells at the same time, or on more than one worksheet at once.

Click the File tab, click Options, and then click the Add-Ins category. In the Manage box, select Excel Add-ins and then click Go. If you're using Excel for Mac, in the file menu go to Tools > Excel Add-ins. …

To quickly identify a data series in a chart, you can add data labels to the data points of the chart. By default, the data labels are linked to values on the worksheet, and they update automatically when …

To summarize and report results from separate worksheets, you can consolidate data from each into a master worksheet. The worksheets can be in the same workbook as the master worksheet or in …

Learn how to use the Analysis ToolPak to perform complex Excel data analysis. Explore the various data analysis functions available in Excel.

You can combine data from multiple cells into a single cell using the Ampersand symbol (&) or the CONCAT function.

Use data validation rules to control the type of data or the values that users enter into a cell. One example of validation is a drop-down list (also called a drop-down box or drop-down menu). Watch …

A Data Model allows you to integrate data from multiple tables, effectively building a relational data source inside an Excel workbook. Within Excel, Data Models are used transparently, providing …

You can insert a drop-down list of valid entries (also called a drop-down menu or drop-down box) in Excel to make data entry easier, or to limit entries to certain items that you define.