You can also create project milestones, assign projects to other members of your team if you have employees, analyze data, create Gantt charts for timelines, etc. -- all inside Excel.

So, the next time you are starting a new project, consider giving Excel a try – you might just be surprised at how effectively this familiar tool can help you achieve your project goals.

You don't have to be a graphic design whiz to spice up your status reports and team or company newsletters. Sometimes, there are easy-to-use tools hiding in plain sight.

Use one or both of these simple Microsoft Excel macros to list all the sheets in an Excel workbook.