Learn to use Excel dashboards and reports to better conceptualize dataUpdated for all the latest features and capabilities of Excel 2013, this go-to resource provides you with in-depth coverage of the individual functions and tools that can be used to create compelling Excel reports. Veteran author Michael Alexander walks you through the most effective ways to present and report data. Featuring a comprehensive review of a wide array of technical and analytical concepts, this essential guide helps you go from reporting data with simple tables full of dull numbers to presenting key information through the use of high-impact, meaningful reports and dashboards that will wow management both visually and substantively.Details how to analyze large amounts of data and report the results in a way that is both visually attractive and effectiveDescribes how to use different perspectives to achieve better visibility into data, as well as how to slice data into various views on the flyShows how to automate redundant reporting and analysis processesWalks you through creating impressive dashboards, eye-catching visualizations, and real-world What-If analysesExcel Dashboards and Reports, Second Editionis part technical manual, part analytical guidebook, and exactly what you need to become your organization's dashboard dynamo!From the Back CoverCreate versatile, engaging dashboards with ExcelOrganizations are hungry for data-driven insights, and the need to turn large amounts of data into meaningful information has made building effective dashboards and reports more important than ever. As one of the most powerful and commonly used business tools, Excel is an ideal platform for synthesizing complex data into clear and effective reporting.This book provides you with the technical know-how to move from reporting your data with simple tables full of dull numbers to creating meaningful and appealing reporting solutions that will wow an audience. You'll learn to analyze large amounts of data, present the results, add interactive controls, design eye-catching visualizations, and connect to external data sources with this one-of-a-kind Excel guide.Let Mr. Spreadsheet show you how to:Effectively analyze and present large volumes of dataCreate eye-catching visualizationsImprove data visibility from different perspectivesAdd interactivity to slice data into various views on the flyConnect to external data sourcesAbout the AuthorMichael Alexander is a Microsoft MVP who has written several books on advanced business analysis with Access and Excel, including101 Ready-To-Use Excel Macrosand theAccess 2013 Bible.A consultant and developer, he offers workshops and webinars through www.datapigtechnologies.com.John Walkenbach, aka Mr. Spreadsheet, has written hundreds of articles and over 50 books, including multiple editions of the bestsellingExcel Bible. He also created the award-winning Power Utility Pak.