Create an Interactive Dashboard in Excel | Easily Showcase Data Insights

TLDRLearn how to create an interactive dashboard in Excel to showcase important information and data insights. No VBA or add-ins needed. Just use the base version of Excel.

Key insights

📊An interactive dashboard allows you to showcase essential information to your organization.

📈You can easily create a performance dashboard to answer questions about profit, unit sales, and more.

📝By using pivot tables, you can gather and analyze data in a structured manner.

📊Charts and graphs help visualize data and make it easy to understand trends and patterns.

🔄With dynamic features like slicers and timelines, your dashboard can be interactive and adaptable.

Q&A

Do I need to know VBA or install add-ins to create an interactive dashboard in Excel?

No, you can create an interactive dashboard using only the base version of Excel. No VBA or add-ins are required.

Can I update the dashboard with new data?

Yes, by simply copying and pasting the new data into the existing table, you can refresh the dashboard to reflect the latest information.

How can I filter and analyze specific data on the dashboard?

You can use slicers and timelines to filter the data based on criteria such as country or product type, making it easy to analyze specific subsets of data.

Can I customize the design of the dashboard to make it more visually appealing?

Yes, you can customize the design of the dashboard by adjusting the formatting, adding titles and legends, and aligning the elements to create a visually appealing and professional look.

Is it possible to share the dashboard with others in my organization?

Yes, you can share the dashboard with others by simply sharing the Excel file. They can then interact with the dashboard and access the latest insights.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Learn how to create an interactive dashboard in Excel to showcase important information and data insights.

02:15Set up your dashboard by turning your data into a table.

03:55Use pivot tables to gather and analyze data.

06:33Create charts and graphs to visualize and present your data.

12:57Make your dashboard interactive with slicers and timelines.

15:41Update your dashboard with new data by copying and pasting into the existing table.

17:14Customize the design of your dashboard to make it visually appealing and professional.

17:30Share your dashboard with others in your organization by sharing the Excel file.