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 ...

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 ...

Excel created pivot tables to improve upon its convoluted, weak reporting features (which are still available). The pivot table is actually a collection of tools that Excel uses to help you create ...

In Excel 2010, there is a subtle way to hook all four pivot tables up to the same set of slicers. Thus, the VP of Sales selects from the slicers and all four pivot tables update at once. Details – How ...

Handle millions of rows by loading queries into Power Pivot, building relationships, and creating measures for fast variance views.