Creating tables
If you want to present any data with all the details, tables often are a good choice as they retain all the information and reduce the chances of misrepresentation of data. Tables are also effective in presenting data with precision. For example, a reader might get confused by a value of 100.8 in a chart to be 100.5 or 101, but in a table, all values are presented accurately and there is no scope for misinterpretation. Tables are great for smaller number of columns or rows but charts are better suited for complex information.
Getting ready
Let's use the sample file Sample – Coffee Chain (Access). Open a new worksheet and select Sample – Coffee Chain (Access) as the data source.
How to do it....
Once the data is loaded, perform the ...
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