Tables, named ranges, line breaks, modern functions, and helper columns make Excel formulas easier to read, audit, and fix.

Discover how to calculate present value (PV) in Excel, exploring concepts like future value, interest rates, and periods for informed investment decisions.

The Alt+Enter shortcut isn't limited to new formulas you write—you can go back and clean up any messy formulas at any time.

While Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful spreadsheet applications, it’s also the most intimidating tool in the Microsoft Office suite. If you’ve never used Excel before or are just a bit ...

Daniel Jassy, CFA, is an Investopedia Academy instructor and the founder of SPYderCRusher Research. He contributes to Excel and Algorithmic Trading. Return on investment (ROI) measures the amount of ...