Set Up Your Data

Before you can run the analysis, you need to set up your data. Place each data series in a row or column. Each tool in the Analysis ToolPak has specific input requirements.

The tools store their output wherever you specify: on the same worksheet as the input range, on another worksheet, or in another workbook.

Bring external data directly into your worksheet   Microsoft Excel can read most database formats, or you can import text files. For examples, see Get Sales Information from a Database. Want just a simple forecast?   See Create a Sales Forecast. For some straightforward techniques to analyze uncomplicated data, see Create a Sales Summary, and Create a Detailed Sales Report.

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Want to know more?   Look up Getting Results - Analyze in Help.