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.

Calculated Fields in Excel PivotTables allow users to create custom formulas using existing data fields directly inside the PivotTable. This feature adds analytical flexibility without the need to ...

Excel PivotTables are indispensable tools for data analysis and visualization, allowing users to quickly summarize and explore large datasets. Mastering their advanced features can significantly boost ...

Copilot in Excel can create PivotTables in seconds, and that is great for basic summaries. But when you need calculations that go beyond what a PivotTable can show — median, second highest, third ...

Calculating percentages in Excel often means wrestling with absolute cell references and division symbols. But why do the work when a built-in tool can do it for you? By using the PivotTable Show ...

As Colin states in one of the comments to the post, there’s multiple ways to get a scatter chart on PivotTable data. From creating formulas based on the PivotTable to inserting a blank chart and using ...