To store the data entered into your form, link the input fields to a dedicated data sheet. Use formulas such as `=Sheet2!A1` to transfer data from the form to specific cells in the data sheet.

Select a cell — I selected B2. Click the Data tab. In the Data Tools group, click Data Validation, and then click Data Validation from the dropdown. From the Allow dropdown, choose List.

A colored dropdown makes your data easier to read and makes user selections easier to identify. In this post, we will show how to create a dropdown list in Microsoft Excel.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to create a dynamic search box that filters data based on your input, using Excel’s built-in features and Developer tools.

Step-by-step tutorial on creating an analytical dashboard in Excel that updates automatically using a pre-designed template or from scratch.

Figure A This Excel PivotChart shows a YOY comparison of invoices for three years. These comparisons can be fairly easy or very complex depending on the how the business stores its data.

Step 2: Make an Excel Bar Chart To start to visualize your data, you’ll first create an Excel stacked bar chart from the spreadsheet. Select the “Start date” column, so it’s highlighted.