Excel Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts

Excel Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts:

1. Pivot Tables:
   • A PivotTable allows you to summarize, analyze, explore, and present summary data in a flexible way.
   • You can create PivotTables from your existing data to quickly gain insights.
   • They’re especially useful for aggregating large datasets and answering specific questions.
   • You can connect to external data sources (like SQL databases or text files) to create PivotTables.
   • Key Terms: Rows, columns, values, filters, and slicers.
2. Pivot Charts:
   • PivotCharts work alongside PivotTables.
   • They provide visualizations (like bar charts, line graphs, or pie charts) based on the summarized data.
   • PivotCharts make it easy to spot trends, patterns, and comparisons.
   • They’re interactive and flexible, allowing you to explore data visually.
   • Key Features: Interactivity, dynamic updates, and customization.