Excel’s database functions are often overlooked, yet they have the potential to transform complex data management tasks.

Tips This article applies to Microsoft Excel 2007, 2010, and Office 365. View the videos listed in the Resources section for more ideas on using Excel's database functions.

The DGET function in Excel is a Database function that extracts asingle record from a database. Learn how to use the DGET function in Excel.

In Excel, the INDEX function returns an item from a specific position (in a list, table, database). The MATCH function returns the position of a value (in a list, table, database).

Suppose you are a project manager using Excel to track your team’s tasks. You have created a database with columns like Tasks, Assignee, Status, and Due Date. Now you want to ch ...

Excel’s BYCOL() and BYROW() functions evaluate data across columns and rows, returning an array result set allowing you to bypass a lot of work.

SaveToDB elevates Excel from a simple data analysis tool to an effective and user-friendly database editor and puts you directly in control of your information.