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 countShow Percentage of a column total, row total and Grand total
Display the running total -
Group numeric and date dataUse calculated field and calculated item
- Change The Report Structure
Switching columns and rowsAdding columns or rows
Adding a page break between items - You will also know to
Add slicers and manipulate themAdd a timeline
Add Charts - Use the new and innovative feature “The Data Model”
- Cool Tips and Tricks