Many Excel users dismiss statistics as irrelevant, focusing solely on getting the numbers to add up and then moving on, rather than thinking in probabilities and uncertainties. Yet, these numbers often represent moments in time where they’re monitoring for significant changes to alert the business—precisely where statistics shines. ...

Integrating Python into Excel unlocks a wide range of data visualization options, though interactivity with Python-generated plots remains somewhat limited. In Excel, Python plots are essentially static images, lacking features like tooltips or the ability to explore series data. That said, with a bit of creativity, it’s possible to ...

After years of being unable to work with regular expressions, Excel has finally introduced a set of convenient and useful functions for doing so: However, around the same time, regular expressions also became accessible in Excel as a result of its integration with Python: The addition of regex support in ...

PivotTables in Excel are a fast, user-friendly way to summarize data and gain quick insights. However, they’re not formula-driven, which can limit control and flexibility compared to dynamic options like GROUPBY() or PIVOTBY() functions that embed logic directly into your analysis. If you’re counting on Copilot to craft ...

If you’ve ever encountered the challenge of sorting through data to find or manipulate specific text, you’ll know the potential headaches it can cause. Excel’s integration of regular expression (regex) functions has been a game changer, equipping users with powerful tools to search, extract, and replace text ...

Python’s incorporation into Excel offers data analysts robust new tools, particularly in the realm of data visualization. This blog post introduces Matplotlib, a core Python library for crafting visualizations. We’ll begin with the essential components, explore Matplotlib’s customization features, and discuss the benefits of using Pandas DataFrames ...

Over on LinkedIn, Dennis Sawyers is always a lively and outspoken voice worth following. His latest post has sparked my interest, compelling me to share my own thoughts candidly. Dennis argues that traditional BI tools like Tableau and Power BI might no longer be necessary due to AI advancements, especially ...