When something so obvious is available in competitors, even in other Microsoft programs and features, and Excel is only now getting it. When working with Excel, one would expect that pivot tables, ...

Ever found yourself wondering if there’s a more efficient way to handle your data in Excel? If you’ve been using Pivot Tables but feel like you’re only scratching the surface, you’re in for a treat.

It’s the end of the month, and you’re staring at a mountain of Excel spreadsheets that need updating. You sigh, knowing that hours of tedious work lie ahead. But what if I told you there’s a way to ...

A few months back, Dave showed you how to use Excel pivot tables to better visualize your spreadsheet data. (If you missed the post, be sure to check it out -- it has video!) Of course, if you've ...

The designer of the pivot table can arrange these lists above or to the left of the pivot table. When the consumer open the workbook in Excel 2010 or on the SkyDrive, they can select values from the ...

Up-to-date information can be critical; these 4 tips will add flexibility and increase efficiency when refreshing pivot tables. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto PivotTable objects are only as good as ...