Beginning PivotTables in Excel 2007 explains what Pivot Tables are, how you can benefit from using them, how to create them and modify them, and how to use their enhanced features. Using a Pivot Table in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 is a quick and exciting way to slice and dice a large amount of data.

• Carefully explains the benefits of using Pivot Tables for fast data analysis
• Provides a step-by-step approach to those new to Pivot Tables
• Offers tips and tricks that cannot be found elsewhere

What you’ll learn

• Summarize thousands of records in a Pivot Table with a few clicks of the mouse.
• Quickly change the Pivot Table layout to view a different summary of the data.
• Filter a Pivot Table to focus on one region or the top 10 products.
• Add colors or icons to highlight the high or low results.
• Use calculations to enhance the Pivot Table summaries.
• Create visual impact with a pivot chart.

Who is this book for?

This book is for Excel users who want to learn about Pivot Tables. If you work with financial data, logistics records, sales orders, customer service reports, web site statistics, resource tracking, event planning, or any other set of records, a Pivot Table can help you review, analyze, monitor, and report on the data. When your reporting requirements change, you can make minor adjustments to the Pivot Table, instead of starting a worksheet summary from scratch.

About the Apress Beginning Series

The Beginning series from Apress is the right choice to get the information you need to land that crucial entry-level job. These books will teach you a standard and important technology from the ground up because they are explicitly designed to take you from �novice to professional.� Youll start your journey by seeing what you need to knowbut without needless theory and filler. Youll build your skill set by learning how to put together real-world projects step by step. So whether your goal is your next career challenge or a new learning opportunity, the Beginning series from Apress will take you thereit is your trusted guide through unfamiliar territory!

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