Using Excel PivotTables to Easily Summarize and Analyze Data

PivotTables stand out as one of Excel's most potent tools for data analysis, seamlessly merging sorting, filtering, subtotaling, calculation, and data visualization into a swift process.

A PivotTable showcases a condensed overview of selected data, intelligently arranging rows, columns, data fields, and pages. These elements can be easily "pivoted" using your cursor, enabling dynamic expansion, isolation, calculation, and grouping of specific data on the fly. This dynamic table empowers users to efficiently comprehend and dissect substantial volumes of information.

PivotTables serve as essential reporting instruments, enabling swift business decisions—a crucial asset across corporate, governmental, and academic sectors. Furthermore, PivotCharts amplify this prowess by visually presenting PivotTable data with impactful graphics.

Grasp the potential of this Excel feature and learn how to craft PivotTables swiftly, exemplifying the concept of "working smarter, not harder!"

A Pivot Table is a powerful tool to calculate, summarize, and analyze data that lets you see comparisons, patterns, and trends in your data. Working with pivot tables is one of the most useful data analysis capabilities in Excel.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

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To gain a practical “hands-on” understanding of how to efficiently create, manage and display PivotTables, charts, and timelines in Excel for maximum effectiveness.

• Data table design essentials
• Understand PivotTables
• Create your own PivotTable
• Define the PivotTable structure
• Switch and Delete PivotTable fields
• PivotTable Tools – analyze and design
• Summary value calculations and format
• Column and Row filters
• Pivot Charts
• Pivot Table slicers to filter data and charts
• Inserting a Timeline filter

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