If you ask me, Excel's what-if analysis tools are under-used. I often respond to readers with "Have you tried a data table?" Invariably, they don't know how to implement the feature--sometimes, they ...

Microsoft Excel provides a straightforward way to calculate sales goals, thanks to its built-in formula functions. You can use Excel's features to calculate your sales goals by the hour and ...

Q. In your November Tech Q&A article on Excel’s Scenario Manager, you mentioned two other “what-if” tools: Goal Seek and Data Table. Can you show how those work like you did with Scenario Manager?

When you use Excel, you have access to powerful tools that can help you make informed decisions based on different scenarios. Two of the most useful tools for this purpose are Goal Seek and the ...

The ability to quickly interpret and act upon figures is crucial for success in today’s data driven world. This is particularly true in the realm of sales, where analyzing performance metrics can make ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Microsoft's April 2026 update brings deeper Copilot integration into Excel, adding interactive editing, plan-based change previews, real-time change tracking, and built-in Python support. The ...

Stop guessing! Susan Harkins shows you how to use Excel’s Goal Seek what-if analysis tool to achieve your goals. If you ask me, Excel’s what-if analysis tools are under-used. I often respond to ...