PivotTables are great for quick analysis, but they break down when you rely on them for serious reporting workflows.

How to use Excel’s PivotTable tool to turn data into meaningful information Your email has been sent Before Microsoft Excel added the PivotTable tool, you had to use summarizing functions and features ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Excel specialists are increasingly highlighting the PIVOTBY function for creating dynamic, formula-based summaries that update automatically. PivotTables still serve important roles in exploration and ...

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: ...

"We are excited to announce support for PivotTable creation and editing on iPad. PivotTables allow you to calculate, summarize, and analyze data. We have tailored this powerful tool for the iPad's ...