Much like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Excel is a program that many people use both in the educational and professional fields.  Microsoft’s newest version makes spreadsheets much easier with features that help you complete a spreadsheet without creating headaches.

According to Tech Republic, “Perhaps the closest thing to magic Excel users will ever see in a workbook is Flash Fill. This feature anticipates formatting and data requirements by recognizing patterns so it can finish what you start.”

Source: Susan Harkins, Tech Republic. (September 30, 2013). “10 best new features in Excel 2013”.