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PIVOTBY
Sometimes, we need the flexibility of a PivotTable without actually building one. Whether we’re automating dashboards, preparing recurring reports, or just streamlining our workbooks, Excel’s PIVOTBY function gives us a powerful, formula-based solution. In this post, we’ll explore how to transform raw data into dynamic summary reports using a single formula — no PivotTable required.…
Hello Excel enthusiasts! Today, I’m answering a question I was recently asked: how to sort a pivot-style formula-based report in descending order by amount. The whole process is easier than it sounds, and I’ll demonstrate the steps through a series of exercises. Don’t worry, if you aren’t sure what a “pivot-style formula-based” report is, I’ll…
Excel’s PIVOTBY function allows you to create dynamic summary reports that look very much like PivotTables. However, they are totally dynamic … no need to click Refresh. They are created with a single formula, but do not have the rich features and capabilities of PivotTables. Depending on your workbook, the PIVOTBY function may be a…