It’s January and you’ve gone and done it: You’ve resolved to keep better track of your personal finances. But deep down, you’re not sure where to start. Sure, you can buy accounting software, sign up ...

If you ever wanted to click a magic button and make complex business tasks happen automatically, macros can make that wish come true. Macros are small programs that execute commands you specify. Write ...

When it comes to creating spreadsheets, the software that comes to the minds of most people is Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Office is a complete suite that lets users create documents, spreadsheets, ...

Let's go back to a big story from last week - that CrowdStrike global software outage. It left people stuck in airports by flight delays and cancellations. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Which raises an eternal ...

Free spreadsheet apps are a cool idea, as long as you’re comfortable with their limitations. Many are ad-supported, for instance, so expect part of your screen to be trying to sell you something.

Excel has thousands of functions, but most people stick to the basics, like SUM and AVERAGE. While those work fine for simple tasks, there are three functions that handle more complex scenarios with ...

The ease with which you can create a line graph in Excel on your PC or Mac will do much to dispel the misconception that the program is arcane and unapproachable. With just three clicks of a mouse (or ...

I've had a few problems with Google's online spreadsheet. But I still think it's a fantastic product, primarily due to its collaboration system: multiple people can work on a spreadsheet at the same ...

If you resolved on Jan. 1 to keep better track of your personal finances, are you sure where to start? Sure, you can buy accounting software, sign up for a service or poke around your bank’s online ...