When working with tables, Excel’s Total Row feature automatically uses SUBTOTAL for accurate calculations. SUBTOTAL also has a feature under the data ribbon, in outline, which enables automatic ...

Almost every month, I suggest the Subtotal feature to a reader. It's an easy-to-use feature that summarizes data by groups. You define the group and the summarizing function; Excel does the rest. This ...

Adding a condition to a simple revenue sheet might spell trouble in Microsoft Excel, but don’t worry–a simple conditional function can handle the request. Subtotals are common in a lot of Excel ...

Move beyond the basics of sums and averages. These tips open up all kinds of opportunities for working with spreadsheet data. Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Sept. 2012 and the ...