Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
Select Your Data
- Open Google Sheets and select the data range you want to analyze.
- Ensure your dataset has headers (column names) for better organization.
Insert a Pivot Table
- Click on Insert → Pivot Table.
- Choose whether to place the pivot table in a new sheet or an existing sheet.
- Click Create.
Configure the Pivot Table
- In the Pivot Table Editor, add:
- Rows: Select a column to categorize data (e.g., 'Product Name').
- Columns: Choose a column to group data (e.g., 'Region').
- Values: Select a column to summarize (e.g., 'Sales Amount').
- Filters: Apply filters to refine the data.
Customize & Analyze
- Change the aggregation type (SUM, COUNT, AVERAGE, etc.).
- Sort and filter data for better insights.
- Format the pivot table for readability.
Explore Advanced Features
- Use calculated fields for custom formulas.
- Apply conditional formatting to highlight key trends.
