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Working with Data in Excel - Advanced

PivotTables

A PivotTable is a powerful tool to calculate, summarize, and analyze data that lets you see comparisons, patterns, and trends in your data.

To create a PivotTable:

  1. Select the cells want to create the PivotTable from, or select only one cell to include the whole sheet.
  2.  Windows: Under the "Insert" menu click "PivotTable";   Mac: Go to Data Tab>PivotTable>Create Manual PivotTable
  3. In the pop-up box:
    • Select the table or range - this will be based on the cells indicated at step 1 above, but could be modified.
    • Choose where you want the Pivot Table to be placed. It is highly recommended that you select a New Worksheet to place the PivotTable in a new sheet.
  4. Click OK.