One underutilized feature is Excel’s Recommended Pivot Tables. This functionality simplifies the Pivot Table creation process by offering pre-made layout suggestions based on your selected data.

A pivot table is a useful tool in data analysis that can give you an overview of your data. We'll show you how to create one in Excel and Google Sheets.

Learn how to use Excel pivot tables to QA bulk sheets, plus some tips and shortcuts to enhance your pivot table skills.

If you find the default Excel functions limiting, explore DAX to unlock deeper insights from your data. It is quite helpful when you deal with large datasets in Power Pivot.