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How to Use the GETPIVOTDATA Function in Microsoft Excel

The most basic example of a GETPIVOTDATA formula in Microsoft Excel is when the function is used to retrieve a grand total of ...

Easy PivotTable Trick That Replaces Dozens of Excel Formulas

Simplify data analysis with Excel PivotTables. Learn how to replace formulas, uncover trends, and create dynamic reports in minutes.
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Using Excel’s GROUPBY function as a PivotTable alternative

Q. Are there any alternatives to traditional PivotTables in Excel? A. The first thing that comes to mind is the function GROUPBY. The primary purpose of GROUPBY is to make data analysis easier by ...
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How to return the first and last times from timestamps in a Microsoft Excel PivotTable

How to return the first and last times from timestamps in a Microsoft Excel PivotTable Your email has been sent The article How to return first and last times from timestamps in Microsoft Excel uses ...
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The PIVOTBY Function vs PivotTables: Which Should You Use in Excel?

While the PIVOTBY function can only reference source data in Excel, if you create a PivotTable in Excel 2016 or later or Excel for Microsoft 365, you can choose to pull in data from an external source ...
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Excel pivot table best practices for search marketers

In 7 useful Excel formulas and functions for PPC, I shared tips to quickly identify high-impact PPC optimizations that will move the needle for your brand or client. I am a firm believer in an ...