Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - Choosing a Report Layout

This video tutorial covers the design and layout options for pivot table reports. It begins with an introduction to different report layouts, including compact form, outline view, and tabular form. The tutorial explains how each layout affects the display of data, such as the arrangement of columns and the space used on the page. It also discusses how to adjust column widths and the impact of moving columns. Additional layout options, like repeating item labels and inserting blank rows, are explored to enhance report design. The video concludes with practical tips for maintaining specific column widths.

What is the default layout for a pivot table report?

• Detailed Form

• Outline Form

• Compact Form

• Tabular Form

How does the outline view layout differ from the compact form?

• It displays data in a single column.

• It uses a threaded layout.

• It separates data into multiple columns.

• It combines all data into one cell.

What is a characteristic of the tabular form layout?

• It displays data in a threaded manner.

• It resembles a table with distinct columns.

• It uses a single row for all data.

• It combines all data into one column.

How can you prevent automatic resizing of column widths in a pivot table?

• By selecting 'Auto Fit column widths on update'.

• By deselecting 'Auto Fit column widths on update'.

• By using the compact form layout.

• By locking the pivot table.

What happens when you choose to repeat all item labels in tabular view?

• Labels are repeated in every row.

• Labels are hidden.

• Labels are shown only once.

• Labels are combined into one cell.