Applying XLOOKUP, IF, TEXTSPLIT, and TRIM to my source data gives my PivotTable more useful fields and cleaner info to work ...

PivotTables can summarize thousands of rows in Excel in seconds, yet many people still waste time filtering raw data, building duplicate reports, and writing formulas that already exist inside the ...

When analyzing grouped data, bypass complex functions and use a Microsoft Excel PivotTable. The article How to return first and last times from timestamps in Microsoft Excel uses dynamic array ...

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 ...

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 ...

Up-to-date information can be critical; these 4 tips will add flexibility and increase efficiency when refreshing pivot tables. PivotTable objects are only as good as their underlying data and that ...

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 ...

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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.