How to Use the Pivot Table Wizard in Excel

1. Start Excel and open the workbook file where you want to create the pivot table.
2. Format your data as straight lists of values. For example, you might have month, type of product, salesperson, or income.
3. Select the data you want in the pivot table.
4. Open the Data menu and select Pivot Table and Pivot Chart Report.
5. Click the radio button in the first section for 'Microsoft Excel list.'
6. Decide if you want just a table for your data, or if you also want charts. Then Click Next.
7. Verify that the range of cells you selected is listed in the Range field.
8. Click Next.
9. Decide whether you want the pivot table in a new or existing worksheet, then click Finish.