how do I set up a database for client information

I need to create a database (would like to do it in Excel) that would compile
client information such as name, address, birthdate, retirement date, phone,
assigned rep, e-mail address, etc. then be able to pull out only the
information needed and from only certian assinged reps.

I have never done a spreadsheet or database before. So I need explecit
details.

Thank you
Tracie

You can enter all the data in a list on the worksheet, with column
headings to indicate what information is stored in each column.

Then, you can use an AutoFilter to view the data for one rep, or a
specific date range. There are instructions in Excel's Help, and here:

http://www.contextures.com/xlautofilter01.html

To summarize the data, e.g. count the number of clients assigned to each
rep, you can use a Pivot Table. There are instructions in Excel's Help,
and Jon Peltier has information and links:

http://peltiertech.com/Excel/Pivots/pivotstart.htm


Insurance Tracie wrote:
> I need to create a database (would like to do it in Excel) that would compile
> client information such as name, address, birthdate, retirement date, phone,
> assigned rep, e-mail address, etc. then be able to pull out only the
> information needed and from only certian assinged reps.
>
> I have never done a spreadsheet or database before. So I need explecit
> details.
>
> Thank you
> Tracie


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