XL5: Pivot Table Field Named "Data" Is Changed to Data2

Last reviewed: September 12, 1996
Article ID: Q106710

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Excel for Windows, version 5.0

SUMMARY

When you create a pivot table from a list or database containing a field named "Data," that field name will be changed to the name "Data2."

This field name change is by design to avoid confusion with the Data area in the pivot table.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce the Problem

In a new worksheet, type the following:

      A1: Date        B1: Name    C1: Data
      A2: 10/28/93    B2: John    C2: 5287
      A3: 10/28/93    B3: Mary    C3: 7326
      A4: 10/28/93    B4: John    C4: 1259
      A5: 10/29/93    B5: Mary    C5: 2146

From the Data menu, choose PivotTable.
In Step 1, choose Microsoft Excel List or Database, and choose Next.
In Step 2, select cells A1:C5 on the worksheet, and choose Next.

Note that the field buttons are Date, Name, and Data2.

REFERENCES

"User s Guide," version 5.0, Chapter 24

For more information about Changing Names Of Pivot Table Items, choose the Search button in Help and type:

    Pivot

KBCategory: kbusage
KBSubcategory:
Additional reference words: 5.00

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Last reviewed: September 12, 1996
© 1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.