Not anymore: Excel 2013’s table tools include features that make it easy to link charts and cells, perform searches, and create dynamically updated reports, just like—yes—a relational database.

A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is among the most versatile business tools. Here’s a full guide on how to create a simple and effective Gantt chart in Excel.

How to create data bars in Excel 1. Select the cells you want to apply the data bars to. You can select a single cell, a range of cells, a table, or the entire sheet. 2.

How to Create a Date & Cost Line Chart in Excel. A date-and-cost line chart tracks a commodity's changing price over time. Economists use such diagrams to display broad market trends and predict ...