Learn how to unlock Excel’s hidden features with GROUPBY and create visually compelling, accurate reports like never before.

I use these functions to summarize data with formulas instead of dialog boxes. That makes it easier to see exactly what's happening and adjust analysis on the fly. If you're also comfortable with ...

To do that, open the Macros window, select the macro, and click Options. Under Shortcut key, press the key to use with Ctrl —I chose Ctrl + J —and click OK. When choosing the key, just make sure it ...

Mortgages have downshifted a bit from highs earlier in the week but continue to fluctuate with the latest economic news. Retail sales were up more than expected, and jobless claims were down, showing ...

Christopher Mims is a columnist who writes about technology for The Wall Street Journal's tech bureau in San Francisco. The subjects of his columns vary widely from one week to the next. He has ...