As PCMag's resident data journalist, I practically live in Microsoft Excel. I've learned that it's capable of far more than I ...

Removing Excel's gridlines reduces visual clutter, enhances charts and tables, and helps you design more app-like dashboards.

Built-in Excel slicer styles can’t be edited, but duplicating one gives full control over customization.

Every year, new automation tools hit the market. Still, you probably open up spreadsheets to close the books, track budgets, and put together reports.