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The Solution: Excels Pivot Table feature offers a shortcuta quick way to calculate and present
data from a variety of perspectives.
Youll learn how to:
Understand the general math concept behind Pivot Tables.
Set your Excel spreadsheet database in proper format for Pivot Table creation.
Create a basic Pivot Table.
Manipulate multiple views of Pivot Table data.
The Benefit:
Facile mastery of the Pivot Table feature of Excel, and almost immediate results in
calculating and presenting your desired data sets.
Acquiring a tool that will allow you to analyze data and report the results from a variety of
modes and perspectives.
Gaining a work skill and conceptual knowledge that will have re-usable business application
in the future.
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The method of math calculation that produces a joint distribution of two or more data fields is
called cross tabulation.
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The column titles--or field names--of the database should all be on one row, and must be unique.
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To initiate the creation of a Pivot Table in Excel 2007, place the cell cursor within your spreadsheet
database, and then issue the Ribbon menu command: Insert PivotTable.
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In general, in the empty Pivot Table matrix (illustrated above), the two text fields from your
database that you wish to create a joint distribution of should be dragged onto the indicators
labeled Row Labels and Column Labels.
The numeric field from your database that you wish to calculate should be dragged onto the
indicator labeled Values.
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Once the Pivot Table matrix has been established (illustrated below), you can then create the
pivot effect by dragging either the row field title or the column field title to a different location on
the matrix.
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Initially, the numeric field in the center of the Pivot Table matrix will perform the Sum function. To
change the type of math function, use the mouse to right-click the numeric calculation area, and
then from the shortcut menu, choose Summarize Data By.
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Brittenford Systems
Microsoft Excel Training Calendar
Summer/Fall 2010
For easy enrollment call Debi at 703.860.6945 x209
(CPE Credits are Available)
Seminar Name
Date
Location
Wed., Oct 6
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