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Before you can run the analysis, you need to set up your data. Place each data series in a row or column. Each tool in the Analysis ToolPak has specific input requirements.

The tools store their output wherever you specify: on the same worksheet as the input range, on another worksheet, or in another workbook.

Illustration shows a sample worksheet with an input range.

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Bring external data directly into your worksheet   Microsoft Excel can read most database formats, or you can import text files. For examples, see Get Sales Information from a Database. 

Want just a simple forecast?   See Create a Sales Forecast. For some straightforward techniques to analyze uncomplicated data, see Create a Sales Summary, and Create a Detailed Sales Report.

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