The most basic example of a GETPIVOTDATA formula in Microsoft Excel is when the function is used to retrieve a grand total of ...

Excel's PivotTable feature lets you organize and summarize data into a meaningful report format without changing the data set. Beyond reporting, PivotTables offer a quick and easy way to analyze ...

To create the PivotTable, click somewhere in the list of data, choose the Insert tab, and click PivotTable. Excel will automatically select the area containing the data, including the headings.

Further, be aware that as a default, Excel’s PivotTable sort function sorts by custom lists, which explains why a PivotTable will sort months (January, February, March, etc.) in month order instead of ...

One underutilized feature is Excel’s Recommended Pivot Tables. This functionality simplifies the Pivot Table creation process by offering pre-made layout suggestions based on your selected data.

Click OK, and Excel will create a PivotTable shell to begin building the PivotTable itself. A PivotTable Fields area should open on the far-right side of your screen, as shown in the screenshot below.

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