Pivot tables are one of several Excel tools for extracting meaning out of large groups of numeric data. They can be applied whenever raw data in a spreadsheet or database has to be summarized. A pivot ...

Microsoft Excel is the world's ubiquitous office software for good reason. From organizing data to powering business insights, it's an invaluable tool to Fortune 500 companies and solopreneurs alike.

Data wonks, rejoice! Pivot tables now automatically refresh themselves in a new beta version of Microsoft Excel. You might expect that pivot tables—which can be used to summarize rows and columns of ...