Up-to-date information can be critical; these 4 tips will add flexibility and increase efficiency when refreshing pivot tables. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto PivotTable objects are only as good as ...

Many people treat a completed PivotTable as the finish line, but it's actually just the first step. In fact, pro-level Excel spreadsheets let users navigate the data primarily through Slicers and ...

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 ...

Using Excel’s PivotTables and PivotCharts, you can quickly analyze large data sets, summarize key data, and present it in easy-to-read format. Here’s how to get started with these powerful tools.

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.