The document discusses pivot tables in Excel. It defines a pivot table as a tool for summarizing a list into a simple format. It explains that you can create pivot tables from lists by defining which fields should be columns and rows and what data to summarize. You do not need to use all the data, just what is needed to answer questions. Once created, the pivot table allows you to see the answer. The document then provides steps for creating a pivot table, including selecting the source data, target location, rows and columns, filters and aggregates. It notes various layout, slicer, and other options that can be used.
3. What is a pivot table?
A PivotTable is an Excel
tool for summarizing a
list into a simple format.
4. What is a pivot table?
You create PivotTables from
lists, as you define
(1) which fields should be
arranged in columns,
(2) which fields should
become rows, and
(3) what data you wish to
summarize.
5. What is a pivot table?
You don't have to use all
of the data in a
spreadsheet, just the
data and the fields you
need to answer your
questions.
Once you've created the
table, you can then see
the answer to your
question.
