At the sheet level, conditional running totals require focused expressions, but an Excel PivotTable requires only a few field swaps. Susan Harkins shows you how. An expression to return a simple ...

You don’t need a complex expression to add conditional formatting to a filtered PivotTable in Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Excel PivotTables range from easy to complex, and data and reporting ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

PivotTables are the Swiss Army knife of Excel, but let's be real—you wouldn't use a pocketknife to build a house. While they're great for a quick-and-dirty glance at your numbers, over-relying on them ...

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