Excel Pivot Tables: 5 Essential Steps to Perfect Layouts and Styles

🎯 Want an impressive looking Pivot Table in a few clicks? Get your pivot tables looking stylish with Excel's built in Layouts and Styles.

In part 1 I gave you a complete overview of how to set up a pivot table. Now in part 2 I'll show you how to lay it out well and format it nicely. In part 3 we'll add some cool features. There’ll be plenty of tips and tricks along the way too.

In the second part of my Excel Pivot Table overview for dummies you will learn all about Pivot Table report layout options. A pivot report layout is key to making your report easy to understand. You will learn how to change a PivotTable layout via the pivot report layout options in Excel. I also show how to change Pivot Table layout to classic, which is a frequent request for people. It is easy to change pivot report options and Pivot Table design report layout using this video. You can learn Excel Pivot Tables for free using this video and my free Excel Pivot Tables Course on YouTube.

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This video covers all the following:
» Layout options and styles (in Part 2)
» Sorting and Filtering PivotTables (in Part 3)
» Slicers and Timelines (in Part 3)

In my next video I'll be going through pivot table layout options in a lot more detail. Make sure you hit the subscribe button so that you don't miss out on that.

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In this Microsoft Excel tutorial, I'm diving into the nitty-gritty of pivot tables to transform messy data into a polished, presentable report. Join me as I walk you through the essential layout options and styles, ensuring your pivot table not only looks good on screen but also delivers clear, actionable insights.

Key Topics Covered:
1. Layout Options: Learn how to customize subtotals, groupings, and grand totals to streamline your data presentation. Remove clutter and focus on what matters most.
2. Styles: Explore a variety of style options to instantly enhance the visual appeal of your pivot table. From classic designs to modern aesthetics, find the perfect look for your data.
3. Number Formatting: Master the art of number formatting to ensure consistency and clarity across your pivot table. Say goodbye to confusing decimal points and hello to easy-to-read figures.
4. Field Customization: Take control of field headers and labels to create a professional-looking report. Eliminate unnecessary clutter and tailor your pivot table to meet your specific needs.
5. Shortcut Keys: Discover time-saving Excel shortcuts that will revolutionize your workflow. Get fast results and boost productivity with these essential keyboard commands.

Thanks for watching this comprehensive tutorial on mastering pivot table layouts and styles in Excel. By following the step-by-step instructions provided, you've gained valuable insights into transforming messy data into polished, presentable reports.

Remember, the key to effective pivot tables lies in customizing layouts and styles to suit your specific needs. Whether you're analyzing sales figures, tracking expenses, or organizing survey data, understanding these fundamental techniques will elevate your Excel skills to new heights.

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Thanks again for watching, and until next time, keep pivoting and prospering in Excel!

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[MelissaGood-rsdh]

Wow! Where has this been the last decade for me! Thank you so much.

[wayneedmondson]

Thanks for video #2 in this series. Good review of all the options. Note that if you want to name the Profit field column as "Profit", you can just pad the word with an extra space, as in "Profit " and EXCEL will accept it as a proper column name because "Profit " (with an extra space) is different than "Profit" (the field name without a space). This makes it easy to make your Pivot Table column headers have the same name as the true field names in your source data table without running into a conflict. Thanks for the videos.. all good learning. Thumbs up!