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Pivot tables

In a pivot table that i am using, i was able to sort the data quite easily via the "Data => Sort", but since I have manipulated it, when i try to sort the screen updates, but the pivot table does not sort.

Anyone have any ideas as to why?

RE: Pivot tables

Hi Kevin

Thank you for your question.

Have you tried clicking the Refresh button once you have sorted? There is a pivot table toolbar that will likely appear in your Excel window when you select a cell inside the pivot table area. If not go to View - Toolbars - PivotTable.

Then click the button with the red exclamation mark (the Refresh button).

I hope this works for you.
Amanda

RE: Pivot tables

Hi Amanda,

Thanks for your reply, unfortunately refreshing the data doesn't resolve the issue.

Any other ideas?

Thanks


Kevin

RE: Pivot tables

Hi Kevin

I don't have any other suggestions but I will ask one of my other colleagues to have a look at your question.

Kind regards
Amanda

RE: Pivot tables

Hi Kevin

I am trying to resolve this issue for you. to help me could you clarify the following for me please

1. Are you sorting the data in the original table, or in the pivot table?
2. How exactly are yoy carrying out the "screen updates"?

Regards

Stephen


 

Excel tip:

Sorting List Subtotals

If you find that you would prefer to show the items in a subtotalled list in a different order, eg ascending rather than descending, you can sort your list. To sort a subtotalled list, hide the detail rows and then sort the subtotal rows. When you sort a subtotalled list, the hidden detail rows are automatically moved with the subtotal rows.
IMPORTANT: If you do not hide the details rows before sorting a subtotalled list, your subtotals will be removed and all of the rows in your list will be reordered.

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