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Use Excel's Table command to convert a list of data into a named Excel Table. These tables have useful features, like sorting and filtering, to help organize and view data. What is an Excel Table?In Excel 2007, and later versions, you can use the Table command to convert a list of data into a formatted Excel Table. Tables have many features, such as sorting and filtering, that will help you organize and view your data. I recommend that you (almost) always format your lists as named Excel tables, to take advantage of those features, and many other benefits, described below. Excel Table BenefitsIt's simple to format a list as a named Excel table, and there are many benefits, and just a few drawbacks To see the easy steps in creating an Excel Table, you can watch this short video. The written steps are below. Benefits
DrawbacksThere are a few drawbacks to using named Excel tables though, so there might be situations where you prefer not to use them. For example:
Preparing Your DataBefore you create the formatted Excel Table, follow these guidelines for organizing your data.
Create an Excel TableAfter your data is organized, as described above, you're ready to create the formatted Table.
Sort and Filter the DataYour list is now an Excel Table, and is automatically formatted with a default Table Style, which you can change. See the steps below, in the Change Excel Table Style section. At the top of the talbe, the heading cells have drop down arrows that you can use to sort or filter the data.
Turn Off Table FiltersIn some Excel Tables, you might want to turn off the automatic filter buttons in the table heading row. Here are a couple of reasons why you might want to hide the filters:
To turn off the filters:
Note: After you turn off the filters, the Excel Table is still recognized as a table, so you can continue to use all its other features, such as Table Styles, and show Banded Rows. Rename an Excel TableWhen it is created, an Excel table is given a default name, such as Table 3. You should change the name to something meaningful, so it will be easier to work with the table later. To change the table name:
Change Excel Table StyleAfter you create an Excel Table, you can quickly change its appearance, at any time. Excel has a selection of built-in Table Styles, in a variety of colours, and in Light, Medium and Dark settings. You can also create a custom Table Style, if you need special colours or formatting. To choose a different style for an existing Excel Table, follow these steps:
Next, follow these steps to apply one of the styles:
Tip: You can repeat these steps at any time, to choose a new table style for an existing table. Create Excel Table With Specific StyleWhen you create a table you can apply a specific style from the Table Style options, instead of using the default style. Then, when you are applying that style, click the option to remove any current cell formatting from the data range. Watch this video to see the steps, and the written instructions are below the video Create an Excel Table With Specific StyleWhen you create a table with the Table command on the Ribbon's Insert tab, the table retains any formatting that it currently has, and the default Table Style is applied. If you want to apply a specific table style when creating an Excel Table, follow these steps:
A formatted Excel Table is created, with the selected Table Style. Create Custom Table StyleWhen you create an Excel Table, a default style is applied. You can change to a different built-in style, or create custom styles, with your own formatting.
To create your own custom Table Style, based on a built-in style, follow these steps.
Modify Custom Table StyleNext, follow these steps to name the style and set the formatting
Note: If any sheet in the workbook is protected, you can’t modify or delete a Custom Style. Apply Custom Table StyleThe new Table style that you created is not automatically applied to the active Excel table. Follow these steps to apply your new custom style.
In this screen shot, the new custom style, MY GREEN TABLE, is being applied to the Excel Table. Show Totals in a TableAfter you create an Excel table, it's easy to show the total for a column, or for multiple columns, using a built-in Table feature. Watch this video to see the steps, and the written instructions are below the video Show Totals in Excel TableTo show a total row, follow these steps:
Total Row CalculationsWhen you first add the Total Row, Excel automatically puts a Subtotal formula into the last column of the total row, to show a sum or count of the items in that column.
Totals for Filtered DataExcel uses the SUBTOTAL function in the total row, because that function only calculates the total for items that are visible after applying a filter. You can replace the automatic formula in the Total Row, if you prefer, and you can add Total formulas in other columns. For example, add an AGGREGATE formula in the Total row — it has more functions and options than SUBTOTAL. Change and Add TotalsIn addition to the automatically created totals, you can select totals for other columns.
A SUBTOTAL formula is added to the cell, and it shows the calculation based on the visible cells in the table's column. Turn Off the Total RowAfter you create a formatted Excel table, it’s easy to turn the Total Row on or off.
Add Data to Table with Total RowIf the Total Row is showing in an Excel table, you do not need to hide the totals, when you want to add new data. Use one of the following methods to add data to Excel Table when the Total Row showing. With both methods, the Total row moves down automatically. Add One New RowTo add a single row of new data:
Add Multiple Rows of New DataTo paste new data at the end of the table
Refer to Table Column in FormulaWhen a formula refers to part of a named Excel Table, a Structured Reference is created. The Structured Reference will show the table's column name, and might include the table name. For example, this reference is to the Product column in a table named OrderRef -- OrdersRef[Product] Formula Outside the TableIn this example, a formula will be created outside of the table. The formula will use the COUNTBLANK function to count the blank cells in a table column. The table is named OrderRef and the column is named Product.
=COUNTBLANK(OrdersRef[Product] Problem: Copy Formulas with Table ReferencesIf you create Excel formulas that include table references, and then try to copy those formulas, by dragging to the right, you might get incorrect results. That happens because table references are NOT locked, so the column references adjust automatically, as you drag to the right. This video shows the problem when copying formulas with table references, and two ways to prevent it. There are notes and a timeline below the video. Video Timeline
Fix: Copy Formula with Table ReferencesTo avoid problems, when you copy formulas with table references, DO NOT DRAG the fill handle to copy across. Instead, use one of these methods to copy the formulas:
Both of these methods are shown in the video (above). For step-by-step written details on these methods, go to the Excel Sum Function Examples page. Table Doesn't Expand For New DataBy default an Excel table should expand automatically, and fill formulas down to the last row. For example:
AutoFormat SettingsIf Excel tables are not expanding automatically on your computer, the video below shows one of the most common fixes for this problem -- the AutoFormat settings. Clear Rows Below TableAnother cause for this problem is data on the worksheet, below the Excel table. That can prevent tables from automatically expanding. The data could be space characters, or hidden characters that were copied from a website. To fix the problem, try deleting or clearing the rows below your Excel Table Here is a comment from Tully, on my Contextures Blog, explaining this type of problem, and how he fixed it:
Hidden Rows Below TableBe sure that there aren't any hidden rows on the worksheet, below the Excel table. Those hidden rows could contain data that prevents tables from automatically expanding. To unhide all the rows:
Then, if necessary, clear the rows that were hidden, to remove any data. Or, move the data to a different location in the workbook. Video: Change Excel Table AutoFormat Settingsyou can change the Excel Table AutoFormat settings. Watch the video, to see the steps, and read the detailed instructions, below the video. NOTE: Changing these settings will affect all workbooks that you open in Excel, on your computer. Turn Table AutoFormat Settings OnIf Excel tables are not expanding automatically on your computer, check the following settings, in the Excel Options window. NOTE: Changing these settings will affect all workbooks that you open in Excel, on your computer.
Now, when you add new data, or create a calculated column, the Excel table should adjust automatically. Turn These Settings On or Off With VBATo change the Excel Table Autoformat settings with a macro, go to the Excel Table Macro page. The macro code is shown on that page, and you can also download a sample Excel workbook that contains the macro code. Data Validation Missing in New RowsIn some Excel tables, where there are data validation drop down lists, those lists might not appear when you add new rows at the bottom of the table. Usually, that happens because the drop down lists have been removed from one or more of the existing rows in the Excel table.
Fix the Data ValidationTo fix the problem, try these steps:
Add a Counter FieldIf you plan to use your Excel table as the source data for a pivot table, add a counter field, that can be used in calculated fields, or summary calculations. This is very easy to create and maintain in an Excel table, if you use a simple formula, instead of typing the value.
Because the data is in a named Excel table, the formula will automatically fill down to all the rows. It will also be automatically entered when you add new rows. The 1s will give us a value that can be summed in a pivot table, or used in a Calculated Field, to give correct results. Print Excel Table OnlyWhen you are working with lists in Excel, use the built-in Table feature, to make it easier to work with the data. Then, if you want to print just the table, without the other items on the worksheet, you can use a built-in command -- Print List. The command is not on the Ribbon, so you can add it there, or put the command on the Quick Access Toolbar. Watch this short video to see the steps. Excel Table MacrosFor more Excel Table macros, go to the Excel Table Macro page. On that page, you'll find macros to automate the following task:
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Related Excel TutorialsExcel Table Macros Excel Table Slicers Excel Project Task Tracker Create a Pivot Table Macro - Copy Excel Table Rows How do you add a calculated column in Excel?Create a calculated column. Create a table. ... . Insert a new column into the table. ... . Type the formula that you want to use, and press Enter. ... . When you press Enter, the formula is automatically filled into all cells of the column — above as well as below the cell where you entered the formula.. What is a calculated field in Excel?Use a calculated field when you want to use the data from another field in your formula. Use a calculated item when you want your formula to use data from one or more specific items within a field. For calculated items, you can enter different formulas cell by cell.
What is the name of the table in Excel?By default, Microsoft Excel names your tables “Table1”, “Table2”, and so on. If you'd prefer custom names, you can rename your tables in Excel.
Where can a calculated column be used?Use calculated columns. If you want your new data to appear on ROWS, COLUMNS, or in FILTERS in a PivotTable, or on an AXIS, LEGEND, or, TILE BY in a Power View visualization, you must use a calculated column. ... . If you want your new data to be a fixed value for the row.. |