Step 1 – Create a Column or Field Headers
- Enter the name of the fields that you want to include in the client database. Here, Client’s Name, Company, City, State, Contact No., Email.
- Select the field names.
Step 2 – Enter Data into Rows/Records
- Enter the data into rows (7 records. here).
Note:
- Don’t leave any row empty.
- Don’t keep an entire column empty.
Blank rows or columns will divide the dataset and disconnect information.
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Step 3 – Format the Data in Records
- Press Ctrl + 1 or right-click the selection to open the Format Cells dialog box.
- In Number, select Special.
- Select Phone Number in Type and click OK.
- The Contact No. field is formatted. You also can format data using the Format Cells option.
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Step 4 – Create a Table from Client Data
- Select any cell in the data range and press Ctrl + T.
- In Create Table, enter the table range and check My table has headers.
- Click OK.
This is the output.
Note:
You can convert the data range into a table selecting: Insert > Table.
Step 5 – Naming the Table/Database
- Select the table and go to Name Box.
- Rename the table as Client_Data.
Step 6 – Add More Records to the Client Database
- Enter data in any cell of a new row, and press Enter.
The row will automatically be included in the table/database.
Appy the Excel Sort & Filter Options in Client a Database
Steps:
- To filter client data by TX: click the filtering drop-down menu in State.
- Check TX and click OK.
This is the output.
- To sort the Client’s Name field alphabetically: click the drop-down menu in Client’s Name.
- Click Sort A to Z.
This is the output.
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