I wanted to learn more about pivot tables and analyzing large amounts of data.
This book is easy to follow with excellent illustrations. I read the first 70 pages on the first day.
I would recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more about pivot tables.

This book contains the basics of Excel pivot table construction. It shows the components of pivot tables and charts and how to use them to create simple pivots. However, it does not provide much insight into the data analysis aspects of pivoting data nor does it go into depth conceptually enough for a book dedicated to pivot tables. After studying this book, you may find yourself looking for more detail and insight.

Recommended with reservation. dw

This book contains the basics of Excel pivot table construction. It shows the components of pivot tables and charts and how to use them to create simple pivots. However, it does not provide much insight into the data analysis aspects of pivoting data nor does it go into depth conceptually enough for a book dedicated to pivot tables. After studying this book, you may find yourself looking for more detail and insight.

Recommended with reservation. dw

While I already use pivot's extensively, a few hours with this book and I'm already excited about taking them to the next level.

I don't know vba extensively - just record macros and sometimes tweak the code. However, the info here about automating pivots with VBA could really make a difference in the work I do.


This was easy to use - and will be a reference on my desk going forward.

While I already use pivot's extensively, a few hours with this book and I'm already excited about taking them to the next level.

I don't know vba extensively - just record macros and sometimes tweak the code. However, the info here about automating pivots with VBA could really make a difference in the work I do.


This was easy to use - and will be a reference on my desk going forward.