The data field displays numbers. However, you can use non-numeric columns to
generate those numbers.

Start with a list of labels in A2:A20, and a header ("Labels") in A1. Create
a pivot table from the data in A1:A20. Drag the Labels field to the Rows
area and to the Data area. You will end up with a pivot table with a list of
unique labels in the Rows area, and a count of each label in the Data area.

See this short tutorial for an illustrated example:
http://peltiertech.com/Excel/ChartsH...idateData.html

- Jon
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Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP
Tutorials and Custom Solutions
Peltier Technical Services, Inc. - http://PeltierTech.com
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"sonal patel" wrote in message
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Dear All

My question is somewhat same like Mr.Doug

I want to place non-numeric data in data field of Pivot Table..i.e name
Is it possible?


"Doug VanOrnum" wrote:

I would like to chart and graph responses to a survey that are
non-numeric in
nature, such as a bar graph for "yes" and no" responses to a question. Or
in
particular a pie chart that shows how many people picked option "P" vs.
"K",
"J" or "N". For the pie chart I have a column of data cells, each
containing
one of the four letters.

In short, how do I accomplish charting and/or graphing non-numeric
responses?