5 Reasons You Should Be Switching To Excel 2013
The number of Excel users switching to the Excel 2013 version have only been steadily growing by leaps and bounds even after all these years, and for good reason too- here are 5 reasons why you should also be considering switching to Excel 2013:
- Flash Fill
Working with Excel is so much more convenient now that Excel 2013 has introduced the Flash Fill feature. Introduced as a predictive data entry tool, Flash Fill helps users detect patterns in their data input and helps users by automatically filling in the rest of their cell for them. This means no more having to type in long complicated terms or wasting time extracting something from the rest of the data! Locate the Flash fill feature under the Home tab and selecting fill. Save yourself an eternity of monotonous data input today!
- Data Analysis
Perhaps the best feature in Excel 2013, users can now analyse their data in no time with their quick analysis tools. Both new and experienced users stand to gain with many different analysis options to choose from. This means no more confusion or rush to complete reports! With many different tools fit for analysing data, users can have their questions answered almost instantly, especially with the introduction of Pivot Tables!
- File Sharing
Keep track of your work and collaborate with your colleagues in real time with Excel 2013’s easy sharing options. You can rest with ease knowing that no conflicting changes will occur since Excel 2013 protects your Excel worksheets from working on local machines at the same time, but can still accommodate by allowing multiple users to view the files and advise you while you work. Files are also saved by default in the skydrive for additional security purposes.
- Power View
Cut down on the hassle and time spent on reports with the help of Excel 2013’s power view. Used for large data analysing from external data sources, which is the ideal tool for big businesses. You can simply choose the data and hit insert before selecting power view and have it generate a sheet with an analysis report for you. No more having to perform manual calculations!!
- Recommended Charts
Simplify your decisions with Excel 2013’s recommended chart features! With an increased intuitivity in this area, recommended charts is designed to show users subsets of chart types that are only compatible with the type of data they have chosen. This way, they help save users from confusion and from having to spend time trying out each individual chart type. You will even have a preview to show you what your chart will look like if you chose that particular option!