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Analyzing Data with Pivot Tables 35
A new feature in Excel 2007 lets you document your calculated fields and calculated items. Choose
PivotTable Tools ➪ Options ➪ Tools ➪ Formulas ➪ List Formulas, and Excel inserts a new worksheet with
information about your calculated fields and items. Figure 35.28 shows an example.
FIGURE 35.27
This pivot table was created from the county data.
This pivot table is sorted on two columns. The main sort is by Region, and states within each region are
sorted alphabetically. To sort, just select a cell that contains a data point to be included in the sort. Rightclick
and choose from the shortcut menu.
Sorting by Region requires some additional effort because Roman numerals are not in alphabetical order.
Therefore, I had to create a custom list. To create a custom sort list, access the Excel Options dialog box,
click the Personalize tab, and click Edit Custom Lists. Click New List, type your list entries, and click Add.
Figure 35.29 shows the custom list I created for the region names.
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