Don't have access to Access? You can use Excel to open the database you want, using the MS Query Wizard. Here's how to multitask using Office's versatile spreadsheet program.

How to Perform Multiple Queries on an Excel Spreadsheet. Using the External Data Connection feature in Excel, you can acquire information from external sources, such as Access and SQL Server.

If you work with a large dataset or usually query the same data in an Excel table, then you should use the VLOOKUP function to make your life easier – here's how.