“Microsoft Excel is known for its spreadsheet capabilities. However, Excel is capable of more than simply accounting functions. Excel can also help users with statistical, engineering and higher math calculations. The software can also use that information to create charts and graphs that can make analysis more effective.”
“Excel can hold and manage large amounts of data; at least 65,000 rows. Cells can be formatted and highlighted to show results that are outside of the stated targets. Users can adjust the data to find out what happens to the final result if input factors are changed. What-if analysis is used to test various scenarios to reach the desired goals.”
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-Phil Loprete