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How to Use the GETPIVOTDATA Function in Microsoft Excel

The most basic example of a GETPIVOTDATA formula in Microsoft Excel is when the function is used to retrieve a grand total of all data in a PivotTable. In fact, the only thing you need to type is the ...

Why Your Excel Tables Are Failing You and How to Fix Them

Learn the secrets of Excel structured tables to save time, eliminate errors, and create smarter, more dynamic spreadsheets.

Easy PivotTable Trick That Replaces Dozens of Excel Formulas

Simplify data analysis with Excel PivotTables. Learn how to replace formulas, uncover trends, and create dynamic reports in minutes.
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The PIVOTBY Function vs PivotTables: Which Should You Use in Excel?

While the PIVOTBY function can only reference source data in Excel, if you create a PivotTable in Excel 2016 or later or Excel for Microsoft 365, you can choose to pull in data from an external source ...