15. Using Excel Tables and PivotTables

Although we primarily think of Excel as a number cruncher, it also provides a number of capabilities for working with collections of information—databases. Excel enables you to view and manipulate data records and field information in a database table. You can sort records in your table, filter the records, and import or connect to external data sources.

In this chapter, we look at Excel’s database capabilities, including a number of different table manipulation tools and data tools. We also look at grouping and ungrouping ranges in a table and creating subtotals in a table. We wrap up this chapter with a discussion of PivotTables, which provide you with a dynamic way to view and analyze worksheet data. ...

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