Summarizing and Slicing Data

An introduction to the use of pivot tables in Excel
Module lessons:

Module: Build/Create - Lesson 2 [0:38]
The role of the data areas.
The role of the four areas, and how each treats data.

  • The data area takes fields we wish to sum or count.
  • The row area is a good place for a summary field.
  • The columns area can be used to slice vertically, across.
  • The global filter affects the entire view.

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