Don't have access to Access? You can use Excel to open the database you want, using the MS Query Wizard. Here's how to multitask using Office's versatile spreadsheet program.

If you work with a large dataset or usually query the same data in an Excel table, then you should use the VLOOKUP function to make your life easier – here's how.

When you want to combine values in Microsoft Excel, instead of complex expressions or VBA, opt for Power Query – it’s fast and easy.