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ASSIGNMENT:9 STEPS TO CREATE DATA TABLE IN EXCEL.
February 17, 2025
What is a Data Table in MS Excel?
Definition:- A data table in Microsoft Excel is a tool used for analyzing and organizing data. It allows you to perform what-if analysis, helping you to understand how changes in one or more variables can affect your results. Data tables are especially useful for financial models, simulations, or when you want to compare multiple scenarios using different input values.
In simple terms, a data table helps you easily see how changing one thing in your data affects other things.
Step-by-Step Procedure to Use Data Tables in MS Excel
1. Prepare Your Data
First, have your data ready. Usually, you’ll need a formula that uses the variable you want to change.
2. Enter Your Formula
Suppose you have the following values:
sale: 1000
Product: 500
time: 3month
3. Set Up Your Data Table
Choose an empty area where you want the data table to appear.
You can set up two types of data tables:
One-variable data table: Change one input variable and observe how it affects the output.
Two-variable data table: Change two input variables and see the results.
4. Create the Data Table
For a One-Variable Table:
Select the range of cells, including the sales, product and the cell with the formula.
2.Go to the Data tab.
3.Under the What-If Analysis group, click on Data Table.
4.In the Data Table dialog box:
.For Row Input Cell, leave it blank (since we are changing the values in the column).
.For Column Input Cell, select the cell that contains the sales.
5. View Results
After you click OK, Excel will calculate the results and fill in the data table. You can now see how the 3 month sales change for each combination of product and cost.
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