Using Excel’s PivotTables and PivotCharts, you can quickly analyze large data sets, summarize key data, and present it in easy-to-read format. Here’s how to get started with these powerful tools.

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.

To display specific values in a PivotTable in Microsoft Excel, use one of the many built-in filters, such as Top 10. In a previous TechRepublic article, How to highlight the top n values in a ...

Q: How do I add a percentage-of-total column in a PivotTable in Excel 2010? Your PivotTable will now display the same two columns of data both numerically and as a percentage of total, as pictured ...

Excel’s PivotTable feature is a fantastic option for data analysis, allowing users to consolidate and analyze data from various sources in a single, dynamic table. By mastering the art of creating ...

When you compile data in a list, you often need to answer questions such as “How much revenue did the West Coast office generate last month?” or “What was the average number of customers served at ...

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 ...

Learn how to use Excel’s PivotTable feature to generate meaningful reports that summarize data. Excel’s PivotTable feature lets you organize and summarize data into a meaningful report format without ...

Microsoft Excel's PivotTable tool is vital for drawing analyses from big datasets in just a few clicks. However, understanding the often confusing PivotTable Fields pane is essential to making the ...