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Excel has built-in functions for sine and cosine, the two core trigonometric functions, and for hyperbolic sine and hyperbolic cosine, their hyperbolic counterparts. It also has built-in functions for ...

PivotTables are still easier to create for anyone who prefers not to use formulas, and they excel at automatically grouping dates or handling large external datasets from sources like SQL Server or ...

While Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful spreadsheet applications, it’s also the most intimidating tool in the Microsoft Office suite. If you’ve never used Excel before or are just a bit ...

Discover 87 Excel tips and tricks that will take you from a beginner to a pro. Improve your efficiency, productivity and skills with these helpful Excel techniques. Microsoft Excel was first released ...

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Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...