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 ...

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.

Have you ever spent hours wrestling with Excel formulas, only to end up with a tangled web of cells that’s nearly impossible to decipher? For many, this is the reality of data analysis: a painstaking ...

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 show details in a grouped PivotTable in Microsoft Excel Your email has been sent Microsoft Excel PivotTables turn data into useful information the same as other reporting tools. Most reports ...

How to display the top n records in an Excel PivotTable using built-in options Your email has been sent In a previous TechRepublic article, How to highlight the top n values in a Microsoft Excel sheet ...