Indeed, you can use Excel to create heat maps for pretty much anything, from displaying your sports team's on-field strengths to showing how climate change is impacting temperatures over time.

Microsoft Excel makes it possible for users to create 3D Maps from Tables. This tutorial will explain all you need to know.

To create a Mind Map in Excel, you can use Shapes, Text Boxes, and Connectors, or use SmartArt for a more structured approach.