Several readers have submitted questions about Excel 2010 and 2007 PivotTables, as follows: Q1: Why does Excel insert the GETPIVOTDATA function into a formula when you use the mouse pointer to refer ...

Excel PivotTables are indispensable tools for data analysis and visualization, allowing users to quickly summarize and explore large datasets. Mastering their advanced features can significantly boost ...

How to use a custom sort on slicer buttons in Microsoft Excel Your email has been sent Microsoft Excel sorts slider buttons alphabetically and numerically. Fortunately, you can add a custom sort list ...

Many people treat a completed PivotTable as the finish line, but it's actually just the first step. In fact, pro-level Excel spreadsheets let users navigate the data primarily through Slicers and ...

Ever wondered how some managers seem to have a sixth sense for spotting trends and making data-driven decisions? What if you could unlock that same ability with just a few clicks in Excel? Excel Pivot ...

Excel's PivotTable feature lets you organize and summarize data into a meaningful report format without changing the data set. Beyond reporting, PivotTables offer a quick and easy way to analyze ...

Most people build a PivotTable, drag a field into Values, get a sum, and walk away. That's fine if all you need is a total, but totals on their own are just numbers sitting there. They don't tell you ...

A straight ranking result is easy using one of Microsoft Excel’s ranking functions. Calculating a conditional rank is even easier if you let an Excel PivotTable do all the work. Image: ...

Q. I usually like Excel PivotTables, but because they don’t allow me to do certain things, such as delete cells or insert new columns or rows, I’m wondering if there is a reasonable alternative? A.

Microsoft has finally decided to roll out a highly requested feature in Excel, but it is currently exclusive to Windows and Mac Insiders. Microsoft Excel is one of the most popular software out there, ...