A Guide to Using Grand Totals and Subtotals in Flexmonster Pivot Table
Our Tech team is always looking for ways to help you get the most out of our pivot table. If you found our previous article on managing date types useful, you'll want to keep reading.
Today, we're focusing on two key features that make analyzing your data easier—grand totals and subtotals.
Why Grand Totals and Subtotals Matter
In Flexmonster, grand totals, and subtotals provide a valuable way to summarize and analyze your data more effectively.
- Grand Totals: These totals give you a comprehensive view of your entire dataset, summing up all the values across either rows, columns, or both. This helps in identifying the overall trends or patterns in your data.
- Subtotals: Subtotals break down your data into smaller segments, summarizing specific groups within your dataset. This feature is incredibly useful when you need to analyze distinct categories or levels within your data.
Layout-Specific Considerations
The behavior of grand totals and subtotals may vary slightly depending on the layout you're using. In the Classic layout, subtotals are positioned differently. In the Flat view, only grand totals are available.
Check out our video. It walks you through the process step by step, making it easier to apply these to your own reports.
Final Thoughts
Grand totals and subtotals in Flexmonster are essential for getting the most out of your data. Whether you’re after a quick overview or need detailed insights into specific groups, customizing these features to suit your needs can greatly enhance your reporting capabilities. Keep experimenting with different configurations to find what works best for your datasets.