What is the use of pivot table in excel

Pivot tables in Excel are super powerful tools that allow you to quickly summarize large sets of data. By dragging fields into rows, columns, and values, you can create reports in minutes.

Pivot table columns side by side

Step by Step Tutorial: How to Pivot Table in Excel

This guide will walk you through creating a pivot table in Excel, from selecting your data to customizing the final table. You’ll be able to turn raw data into meaningful insights in no time.

Step 1: Select Your Data

Highlight the range of data you want to include in the pivot table.

Make sure your data includes headers for each column.

This will help Excel figure out what each column represents, making it easier to create your pivot table.

Step 2: Insert the Pivot Table

Go to the "Insert" tab on the ribbon, then click "PivotTable."

A dialog box will pop up, asking you to confirm the range of your data and where you want the pivot table to be placed.

Typically, it’s easiest to place it in a new worksheet.

Step 3: Choose Fields

Drag fields from the "PivotTable Field List" into the "Rows,&q

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