{"id":200864,"date":"2023-12-11T10:11:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T10:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-change-pivot-table-filter-based-on-cell-value\/"},"modified":"2023-12-11T10:11:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T10:11:50","slug":"how-to-change-pivot-table-filter-based-on-cell-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/how-to-change-pivot-table-filter-based-on-cell-value\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change pivot table filter based on cell value?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When working with pivot tables in Excel, it is common to want to dynamically change the filter based on the value of a cell. This can be a powerful feature that allows for more interactive and customizable reports. In order to change a pivot table filter based on a cell value, you will need to use a combination of Excel formulas and a few simple steps. Here’s how you can do it:<\/p>\n

1. Start by creating a pivot table in Excel that you want to filter based on a cell value.<\/p>\n

2. In a separate cell, enter the value that you want to use as the filter criteria for your pivot table.<\/p>\n

3. Next, select the cell that contains the filter criteria and name it. You can do this by clicking on the cell, then typing a name for it in the name box located on the left side of the formula bar.<\/p>\n

4. Now, go back to your pivot table and click on any cell within the pivot table to select it. This will bring up the PivotTable Fields pane on the right side of the Excel window.<\/p>\n

5. In the PivotTable Fields pane, find the field that you want to filter based on the cell value. Click on the field to select it.<\/p>\n

6. Right-click on the field and select “Field Settings” from the dropdown menu.<\/p>\n

7. In the Field Settings dialog box, go to the “Show items with label” tab.<\/p>\n

8. Select the “Name of the cell” option from the dropdown menu next to the “equal to” sign.<\/p>\n

9. Enter the name of the cell that contains the filter criteria in the box next to the dropdown menu.<\/p>\n

10. Click OK to apply the filter based on the cell value.<\/p>\n

How to change pivot table filter based on cell value? <\/p>\n

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