To insert a pivot table, execute the following steps. 1. Click any single cell inside the data set. 2. On the Insert tab, in the Tables group, click PivotTable. The following dialog box appears. Excel automatically selects the data for you. The default location for a new pivot table is New Worksheet. 3. Click OK. The PivotTable Fields pane appears.
To create a pivot table, click the Insert tab, and then click the PivotTable icon on the toolbar. You can enter your data range manually, or quickly select it by dragging the mouse cursor across all cells in the range, including the labeled column headers.
Microsoft Excel is a popular program for creating pivot tables. It works with small or large amounts of spreadsheet data to manipulate and organize data for review and to find trends and insights. To create or edit a pivot table from your data, click the appropriate link below. Create a pivot table. Edit a pivot table. Related information.