Excel Pivot Tables: Data Analysis Course
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For our example, these PivotTables can change rows, but not columns so we placed them on the same row with a ______ column in between each one.

blank

However, you might find that you need to place your PivotTables beneath each other if they can expand ______.

columns

PivotTables can't overlap one another, so make sure that your design will allow enough space between them to allow for them to expand and ______ as values are filtered, added or removed.

contract

At this point you might want to give your PivotTables meaningful names, so you know what they ______.

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Excel will name them PivotTable1, PivotTable2 and so ______.

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You can select each one, then go to PivotTable Tools > Analyze > enter a new name in the PivotTable Name ______.

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This will be important when it comes time to connect your PivotTables to Slicers and ______ controls.

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Click anywhere in the first PivotTable and go to PivotTable Tools > Analyze > PivotChart > select a chart type. We chose a Combo chart with Sales as a Clustered Column chart, and % Total as a Line chart plotted on the Secondary ______.

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Select the chart, then size and format as desired from the PivotChart Tools ______.

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Now is a good time to rename your PivotCharts too. Go to PivotChart Tools > Analyze > enter a new name in the Chart Name ______.

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PivotTable placement

PivotTables should be placed on the same row, with a blank column in between to allow for expansion.

PivotTable expansion

PivotTables can expand in rows, so place them beneath each other if needed.

PivotTable contraction

PivotTables can contract when filtering, adding, or removing values.

PivotTable Naming

Give PivotTables meaningful names to understand their purpose.

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PivotTable naming convention

Excel automatically names PivotTables, sequentially numbered as PivotTable1, PivotTable2, etc.

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PivotTable Renaming

Renaming PivotTables is done in the PivotTable Name box.

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Connecting PivotTables

PivotTables and Timeline controls are connected to each other after each table is named appropriately.

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PivotChart creation

Selecting a PivotTable and using the PivotChart tools to create charts, such as combo charts, is possible and useful.

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PivotChart formatting

PivotChart formatting and customization are done in the PivotChart Tools tab, found in the PivotChart tools menus.

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PivotChart Renaming

PivotCharts can be renamed by entering in the Chart Name box, in the PivotChart Tools menus.

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