PivotTables are great for quick analysis, but they break down when you rely on them for serious reporting workflows.

How to use Excel’s PivotTable tool to turn data into meaningful information Your email has been sent Before Microsoft Excel added the PivotTable tool, you had to use summarizing functions and features ...

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.

Have you ever spent hours wrestling with Excel formulas, only to end up with a tangled web of cells that’s nearly impossible to decipher? For many, this is the reality of data analysis: a painstaking ...

Microsoft Excel has more dataviz capabilities than you may realize. Find out how to make your data stand out with charts, PivotTables, sparklines, slicers and more. Everyone knows Microsoft Excel as a ...

How to show details in a grouped PivotTable in Microsoft Excel Your email has been sent Microsoft Excel PivotTables turn data into useful information the same as other reporting tools. Most reports ...

Excel specialists are increasingly highlighting the PIVOTBY function for creating dynamic, formula-based summaries that update automatically. PivotTables still serve important roles in exploration and ...

Q: I use Excel’s Group tool to expand and collapse our employees’ weekly timesheet data, but it takes forever to group each section individually for each of my 300-plus employees. Can you tell me how ...

Have you ever found yourself staring at a sprawling Excel workbook, wondering if you’re using the right tool for the job? Between Power Query, Power Pivot, and VBA, it’s easy to feel like you’re ...