Using the External Data Connection feature in Excel, you can acquire information from external sources, such as Access and SQL Server. The data remains stored at its original source, but the data ...

Web queries offer a handy way to import data from selected tables into a worksheet--but Excel isn't as accommodating as it should be, especially when it comes to parameters. These tricks will let you ...

Merge lists even with typos and inconsistent names. Tune the similarity threshold, use a transform table, and audit results before loading.

Spreadsheets contain many tools for analyzing and manipulating data. The trouble is much of the data CPAs need to analyze resides in company databases or on the Internet. So, after finding the ...

What if you could turn the tedious task of combining transaction files into a quick and easy process? With Power Query in Excel 365, you can do just that. This powerful tool allows you to merge files ...