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Introducing PivotTables on iPad

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GraceOued
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Jan 04, 2024

We are excited to announce support for PivotTable creation and editing on iPad. PivotTables allow you to calculate, summarize, and analyze data. We have tailored this powerful tool for the iPad's smaller screen and touch interfaceNow, you have the flexibility to move seamlessly between desktop, web, and iPad while maintaining a consistent experience across the board. Unleash the full potential of PivotTables, making every calculation and analysis simple on the go. 

 

1. Create a PivotTable 

To get started, navigate to the Insert tab, select PivotTable, and choose a Source and Insertion location. Insert your PivotTable with a single tap. 

 

2. Use the Field List 

Tailor a PivotTable to your exact needs with ease using the field list. The areas section at the bottom empowers you to rearrange fields with ease by dragging them across the different sections to achieve an insightful data representation. 

 

3. Change the Source Data  

Adjust your PivotTable’s source data seamlessly by navigating to the PivotTable tab and engaging the Change Data Source side pane. It's a straightforward process that ensures your analysis remains dynamic and up to date. 

 

4. Change the Settings 

Fine-tune your PivotTable effortlessly by accessing the Settings side pane. Make the desired modifications and save your changes with a simple tap to make your PivotTable work precisely how you want it to. 

 

5. Move the PivotTable 

Move your PivotTable within and across worksheets through cut and paste in the context menu. 

 

Learn more 

Check out our documentation below for more information about how to use PivotTables on iPad: 

 

Availability 

To use this feature, run Excel on iPad version 2.82.205.0 and above. 

Don’t have it yet? It’s probably us, not you. Features are released over time to ensure things are working smoothly. We highlight features that you may not have because they’re slowly releasing to larger numbers of users. Sometimes we remove elements for further improvement based on your feedback. Though this is rare, we also reserve the option to pull a feature entirely out of the product even if you have had the opportunity to try it. 

 

Sharing feedback 

We hope you like this new addition to Excel on iPad and we’d love to hear what you think about it! Settings > Help & Feedback, then select Tell Us What You Like or Tell Us What Can Be Better. 

 

Updated Feb 21, 2024
Version 3.0
  • Never used iPad and not going to, but that's nice to know that Excel becomes more cross-platform app.

  • Seamus9's avatar
    Seamus9
    Copper Contributor

    Trying to determine why I’m unable to access Pivot Tables in Excel using Microsoft Online route via Safari. My iPad ProOS is version 17.2 (21C62).

    Please advise.

  • PPIII's avatar
    PPIII
    Copper Contributor

    I'm on Excel v2.81.1 and although I can see the fields list when I click my pivot table, when I close it and want it to appear again, I can't find the "Fields List" button under the "Pivot Tables" tab.

    Anyone else experiencing this?

  • Kerrnel's avatar
    Kerrnel
    Copper Contributor

    Hi

     

    I’m running the DK version of Excel v 2.83 (24030818) on IPad and do not have the Pivot functionality available at the time of this writing (end-of-March 2024).

    What am I missing?

  • s441165's avatar
    s441165
    Copper Contributor

    onedrive.live.com Office 365 

    iPad 13” M2 

    When attempting to Insert Pivot Table the following message is shown;

    ‘Feature Error

    This feature has been blocked to protect your data. You can continue using the feature by saving a copy of this document to your computer‘

    I do not own a computer, all my work is on iPad. 
    Please advise solution