Simplify data analysis with Excel PivotTables. Learn how to replace formulas, uncover trends, and create dynamic reports in minutes.

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 ...

While the PIVOTBY function can only reference source data in Excel, if you create a PivotTable in Excel 2016 or later or Excel for Microsoft 365, you can choose to pull in data from an external source ...

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 ...

Learn how to use Excel's PivotTable feature to generate meaningful reports that summarize data. Excel’s PivotTable feature lets you organize and summarize data into a meaningful report format without ...

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.

While you can certainly copy and paste data from a network or Web-based external source into Excel, importing the data by connecting to it provides an added benefit. If the information in the primary ...