I have a pivot table set up in that it displays data with values before and
after an event. I would to be able to calculate the difference between the
two values in a separate column within the pivot table. Does anyone know how
to do this or if this is possible? It is using Excel 97 I have tried using a
calculated field but it does not return a sensible answer

Hi
one way: in your source data create a helper column with this
difference and use this helper column in your pivot table

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Frank Kabel
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"emlouise" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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I have a pivot table set up in that it displays data with values
before and
after an event. I would to be able to calculate the difference
between the
two values in a separate column within the pivot table. Does anyone
know how
to do this or if this is possible? It is using Excel 97 I have tried
using a
calculated field but it does not return a sensible answer

To create a calculated field:

Select a cell in the Pivot Table
On the PivotTable toolbar, choose PivotTableFormulasCalculated Field
Type a name for the formula
In the formula box, type: =
In the Field list, double-click the After field
Type a minus sign: -
In the Field list, double-click the Before field
Click OK,

emlouise wrote:
I have a pivot table set up in that it displays data with values before and
after an event. I would to be able to calculate the difference between the
two values in a separate column within the pivot table. Does anyone know how
to do this or if this is possible? It is using Excel 97 I have tried using a
calculated field but it does not return a sensible answer


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Debra Dalgleish
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