1. Microsoft Excel Basics: Pivot Tables
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2. Pivot Tables How to Access: (eXcelerate)
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What is a Pivot Table? It is a table that give you an organized summary of a large set of data, which makes it easier to analyze data
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How to Access:
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Select dataset> Insert Tab> Pivot Table> Select New Worksheet> OK > Analyze Tab
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Key Fact #1: All columns in data set must have headings
Key Fact #2: There should be no empty columns or rows in the data set
Key Fact #3: All columns and rows in dataset CAN’T BE BLANK
Key Fact #4: Column headers can’t be merged cells
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3. Pivot Tables- The Quadrant
The Pivot Table quadrant allows you to maneuver data according to your layout preferences, making it easier to analyze based on these preferences.
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Headings of data columns (called fields) will appear here
3. Columns- Breaks out attributes horizontally.
Place attributes here
1. Filters- Drop down list of attributes. Place attributes here
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4. Values - Place metrics here
2. Rows- Breaks out attributes vertically.
Place attributes here
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4. Ribbon Functions (eXcelerate)
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Data Source: Allows you to see the data connected to the Pivot Table. Go here when you want to update your columns/rows/cells in your data set.
Refresh: Any updates you make to the data that is connected to your Pivot Table can be updated to the Pivot Table with the Refresh function.
When updating your dataset:
1.) Update via Data Source
2.) Select Refresh
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5. Slicers
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Slicers allow you to easily and quickly filter pivot data. Think of is as a filter for your entire pivot table.
How to Access:
Analyze Tab> Insert Tab
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You can choose multiple selections by holding the Ctrl key or the Multi-Select Icon
Clear Filter
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Choose field(s) that is appropriate for analysis
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Delete slicer by left clicking the slicer and hit the Delete key
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6. Value Quadrant: Mathematical Operations
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You can change the mathematical operation of the field in the Values quadrant (i.e. if you don’t want a sum, but an average instead) by doing the following:
Go to the drop down arrow of the PivotTable Field (columns) for the respective item in the Value quadrant> Value Field Settings>
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7. Value Quadrant: Multiple Columns
If you want to look at the same field in different aggregate functions, (i.e. if you want to view the Total Order $ field as a sum and average aggregate function, you can move the Total Order $ field to the Values quadrant twice. You can’t do that in any other quadrant.
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8. Layouts
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If you want to change the layout of your Pivot Table, the Design tab will be your best friend!
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3 Layout Types:
Compact
Tabular
Outline
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Play around with the Subtotals and Grand Total tabs if you want to have Subtotals and Grand Totals to appear or disappear from your Pivot Table.
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9. Calculated Fields (eXcelerate)
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Go to Analyze tab > Field, Items & Sets> Calculated Fields
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The dialog box below should appear. Here is where you will create your new formula column.
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In the Name Box, input a name for your new column.
In the Formula Box, input your formula. Double left click on your column name in the fields list in order to input that column into the formula bar. Once done, select OK.
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