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.

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 ...

Have you ever struggled to sort data in Excel in a way that truly fits your needs? Imagine trying to organize a list of regions not alphabetically, but in a specific order like “North, South, East, ...

Excel’s PivotTable feature is a fantastic option for data analysis, allowing users to consolidate and analyze data from various sources in a single, dynamic table. By mastering the art of creating ...

Microsoft Excel spreadsheets frequently use similar formulas along columns. For example, you might need to keep a running total or tabulate a list of product inventories. Repetitively typing each ...

Microsoft Excel's PivotTable tool is vital for drawing analyses from big datasets in just a few clicks. However, understanding the often confusing PivotTable Fields pane is essential to making the ...

How to return the top or bottom n records without a filter or PivotTable in Excel Your email has been sent Returning the top or bottom n records of a data set in Excel isn’t difficult, and there are ...

How to use a custom sort on slicer buttons in Microsoft Excel Your email has been sent Microsoft Excel sorts slider buttons alphabetically and numerically. Fortunately, you can add a custom sort list ...

Data validation in Microsoft Excel is a great way to limit what can be entered into a cell. However, creating rules using a formula allows you to enforce even more precise parameters—and there are ...