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 ...

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How to calculate a conditional running total using a PivotTable in Excel Your email has been sent An expression to return a simple running total in Excel is easy — a few references and you’re done. A ...

Excel's PIVOTBY function and PivotTables both summarize and reorganize data, allowing for detailed analysis by grouping and aggregating your figures. However, despite their similar names, the methods ...

Up-to-date information can be critical; these 4 tips will add flexibility and increase efficiency when refreshing pivot tables. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto PivotTable objects are only as good as ...

Have you ever stared at a PivotTable, wondering how to extract deeper insights without endlessly tweaking your source data? PivotTables are incredibly powerful tools, but sometimes the default options ...

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 ...

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 ...

Running totals show how figures build over an extended period, one entry at a time, allowing you to see trends and patterns that raw data alone might not reveal. Creating running totals in Excel is ...