Pivot Tables – Smart Data Analysis
A pivot table is a simple, yet powerful technique,
that enables Excel’s users to transform data overload into meaningful and organized knowledge
- Just a simple mouse drag to see the data in dozens of different ways
- No need for formulas(!) to perform fast calculations
- Get a clear picture by focusing on a different part of the data each time
- Show more trends and patterns
- Analyze your data easily by creating reports and charts
Pivot Table is a top management tool that requires only basic Excel skills!
While reading the book and using the practice files, you will know to:
- Create a Pivot tables
Select Data from the current file
Select Data from another Excel file
Change the data source
Create a pivot tables based on a dynamic table - Perform Calcuations
Use sum, average, minimum, maximum and count
Show Percentage of a column total, row total and Grand totalDisplay the running total
Group numeric and date dataUse calculated field and calculated item - Change The Report Structure
Switching columns and rowsAdding columns or rowsAdding a page break between items
- You will also know to
Add slicers and manipulate them
Add a timeline
Add Charts - Use the new and innovative feature “The Data Model”
- Cool Tips and Tricks