Format your data as an Excel table (more on that later). Essential Microsoft Excel functions to streamline your everyday tasks Now that you are aware of the basics of pivot tables, letâ s create one.

Pivot tables are one of several Excel tools for extracting meaning out of large groups of numeric data. They can be applied whenever raw data in a spreadsheet or database has to be summarized.

Restoring the drag-and-drop menu in your Excel Pivot Table is typically a quick fix. By using either right-click options or ribbon commands, you can easily access the field list again. If all else ...