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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...