# What are some advanced techniques professionals are using in Microsoft Excel to analyze and visualize data?

What are some advanced techniques professionals are using in Microsoft Excel to analyze and visualize data?

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- Posted at: about 2 years ago
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## Comments
### Comment 1

In my opinion professionals are using advanced Excel techniques like Power Query and Power Pivot for data cleaning, modeling, and handling big datasets or you can say bigdata. Interactive dashboards are created using Slicers, PivotTables, and advanced charting methods (e.g., combo charts, map charts). Automation with Macros, VBA, and external data connections enhances efficiency and eases the manual work. Integration with tools like Power BI and real-time collaboration via OneDrive/SharePoint streamline workflows, while features like conditional formatting and custom visualizations improve data insights.

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- Posted at: over 1 year ago
- Author title: Corporate Procurement Consultant at Apollo Tyres  | Data Analysis Specialist | Strategic Sourcing | MIS Reporting | Power BI Expert



### Comment 2

dynamic tables

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- Posted at: about 2 years ago
- Author title: Coordinación de Administración Comercial en Levy Holding



### Comment 3

the features I am using are power query, and pivot table I can also create measures in it with the help of Dax function excel has integrated Python in it to analyze the data fastly

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- Posted at: about 2 years ago
- Author title: Senior Executive - (Data Analysis & Reporting)



### Comment 4

Pivot tables and pivot charts.
Conditional formatting.
Remove duplicates.
XLOOKUP.
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MATCH.
COUNTBLANK.
DAYS and NETWORKDAYS.

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- Posted at: about 2 years ago
- Author title: Director and Facilitator at GT Training and Business Consulting




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