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Emma has attended:
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Pivot table behaving oddly

Hi,

I have setup a pivot chart that is referencing a dataset referring to number of minutes spent in various modes of exercise across days of the year. The pivot table behind the chart appears to be picking and choosing when it wants to sum the data I have requested it to- and I need some help figuring out why!

Refreshing the table does not fix the problem. It clearly knows the data is there as when I switch the value field settings to 'count' it reflects the data is there as it is counting it, but for some reason refuses to sum the data when I put the value field settings in 'sum' mode. Instead it returns a 0.

The data in the original table is inputted through drop down (data validation) menus so I don't think the format of that is the issue. Any ideas are greatly appreciated, as I am currently convinved I have a gremlin in my pivot table!

Cheers

Emma

RE: Pivot table behaving oddly

HI Emma,

Thank you for your question.

It certainly sounds peculiar! It is a difficult one to comment on without seeing the data and Pivot.

Is it possible to send me a copy of the spreadsheet and Pivot table with an explanation of what exactly it is doing and what you would like it to do?

If it is possible, please send it to sk@stl-training.co.uk

Regards

Simon

RE: Pivot table behaving oddly

Hello Emma,

Just a catch up. Did you send a sample file to Simon? If so, when?

I would like to clear up this long outstanding post.



Have a great day.

Regards,

Rodney
Microsoft Office Specialist Trainer


 

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