1. PivotCharts in Excel
Kevin Estes

2. What is a PivotChart?
A PivotChart is a visual representation of a PivotTable in Excel (a PivotTable is a table of statistics that summarizes the data of a more extensive table (or dataset))

3. Why use a PivotChart?
A PivotChart can take information from a PivotTable, and instantly make an applicable chart. Remember, PivotTables are useful when working with large datasets and information can be summarized multiple ways
Excel automatically generates the chart they think is most applicable (but sometimes you need to adjust)
A PivotChart does not change underlying data, no matter what changes you make to it

4. Example
The City of Albuquerque Open Building Permits dataset is a good example of a dataset that can be summarized well with a PivotChart (even though it is not the most exciting)
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5. Which chart is best for the questions below?
How many commercial and residential building permits are open?
Bar Chart?
Which area in Albuquerque (SW, SE, NW, NE) has the most open building permits?
Pie Chart?
What months are most building permits issued?
Line Chart?
(Bonus Points) What $ plan valuation range is most common?
Bar Chart or Pie Chart?

6. Summary
Starting a PivotChart is just as easy as starting a PivotTable! Just select any cell in your dataset, go to the “Insert” tab, and click on the “PivotChart” button in the charts section.
Once you have set up a PivotChart just start adding variables to rows, columns, and values. Play with it!
Search out PivotTable resources online, there are some amazing examples (