Excel 2013 Pivot Tables: Including the “Data Model”

A pivot table is a simple, yet powerful technique, that enables Excel’s users to transform data overload into meaningful and organized knowledge.

With pivot tables you can:

• See the data in dozens of different ways with a simple mouse drag
• Perform fast calculations with no need for formulas
• Focus on another part of the data each time and get a clear picture
• Show more trends and patterns
• Create dozens of reports and charts to analyze your data

While reading the book and using the practice files, you will know to:

• Create a Pivot Table: Select data from the current file Select data from another Excel file Change the data source Create a pivot table based on a dynamic data table
• Perform Calculations: Use sum, average, minimum, maximum and count Show Percentage of a column total, row total and Grand total Display the running total Group numeric and date data Use calculated field and calculated item
• Change The Report Structure Switching columns and rows Adding columns or rows Adding a page break between items
• Format your Pivot Tables Add totals and Subtotals Sort Filter

You will also know to

• Add slicers and to manipulate then
• Add a timelines and to manipulate it
• Add charts to your pivot tables
• Use the new and innovative feature: “The Data Model” And, of course, You will learn some cool tips and tricks!