If you ask me, Excel's what-if analysis tools are under-used. I often respond to readers with "Have you tried a data table?" Invariably, they don't know how to implement the feature--sometimes, they ...

Sometimes, people would use scenarios to try out various values, especially if they know the result they want from the formula but are not sure what input the formula needs to get that result. For ...

When you use Excel, you have access to powerful tools that can help you make informed decisions based on different scenarios. Two of the most useful tools for this purpose are Goal Seek and the ...

Excel has several tools for solving complex equations like those that often arise in circuit design. In this blog, I will deal with the simplest, called “Goal Seek.” The very basis of Excel is that ...

While you can use Microsoft Excel to build any sort of model that you want, it's important to remember that the program comes bundled with a ton of awesome features that will do the work for you. One ...

Managing personal finances effectively requires a combination of precision, foresight, and smart planning. Microsoft Excel offers a robust suite of tools, particularly under its “What-If Analysis” ...

Stop guessing! Susan Harkins shows you how to use Excel’s Goal Seek what-if analysis tool to achieve your goals. If you ask me, Excel’s what-if analysis tools are under-used. I often respond to ...