Excel Formula Reading Pivot Table
Introduction
In Excel, when you add a new column inside a Pivot Table, you need to change the Excel formula (function) because columns affect the formula. This article provides a detailed context on this topic, covering key concepts, subtitles, and paragraphs, using
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Key Concepts
- Pivot Table: A data summarization tool in Excel that lets you analyze and present large datasets more efficiently.
- Formula (Function): A mathematical expression that performs a specific calculation in Excel.
Detailed Context
When you add a new column inside a Pivot Table, the formula (function) that you have created to read the data from the Pivot Table becomes obsolete. This is because the new column may affect the structure of the data and the way the formula is applied. To overcome this issue, you need to update the formula (function) every time you add a new column. This process can be tedious, especially when dealing with large Pivot Tables.
Code Examples
Here's an example of an Excel formula (function) that reads data from a Pivot Table:
=SUMPRODUCT((PivotTableRange=CriteriaRange),(PivotTableField=Value))
In this example, PivotTableRange refers to the range of cells in the Pivot Table, CriteriaRange refers to the range of criteria values, and PivotTableField refers to the field you want to sum.
References
- Books: "Excel 2013 Bible" by John Walkenbach
- Articles: "Working with Pivot Tables in Excel" by Chandoo.org
- Online Resources: "Microsoft Excel PivotTable" (Microsoft Support)
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