FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

USING MICROSOFT EXCEL

HOW TO MODIFY THE WORKSHEET TAB IN EXCEL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the default method for summarizing data in a PivotTable?
A
Count
B
Average
C
Max
D
Sum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sum function is used by default for numeric value fields you place in your PivotTable, but here’s how to choose a different summary function: In the PivotTable, right-click the value field you want to change, and then click Summarize Values By. Click the summary function you want.

Detailed explanation-2: -Summarize Values By By default, PivotTable fields in the Values area will be displayed as a SUM. If Excel interprets your data as text, it will be displayed as a COUNT.

Detailed explanation-3: -Count Function. Count is the default summary function when fields with nonnumeric or blank cells are added to the Values area.

Detailed explanation-4: -Usually, when you add a numeric field to the Values area in a pivot table, it automatically uses the Sum function. Sometimes though, a field automatically uses the Count function.

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