PivotTable Field List Task Pane

The PivotChart contains the same data as the PivotTable but just represented in a chart
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Report Filter
Add a field to filter the entire report based on entries in this field

Column Labels / Legend Fields
add a field to display entries as column titles along the top
this changes to legend fields (series) when a pivotchart is active

Row Labels / Axis Fields
add a field to display entries as row labels on the left hand side
This changes to axis fields (categories) when a pivotchart is active

Values
add a field to display summary data and totals

Choose Fields to Add
add fields containing numbers to the Values area and fields containing text to the Row labels or axis fields (categories)
you can drag these fields to the boxes below or right mouse click to see a shortcut menu
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Layout Boxes

You can move the indiviidual fields up or down and access other field settings by clicking on a specific field
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Move Up
Move Down
Move to Beginning
Move to End
Move to Report Filter
Move to Row Labels
Move to Column Labels
Move to Values
Remove Field
Field Settings

Using the PivotTable Field List Pane

This is new to Excel 2002 and can easily be closed if you find it annoying.
To populate the pivot table drag the field headings from the field list pane onto your pivot table.

It can be redisplayed by selecting the Show Field List button on the PivotTable toolbar.
When you move a field, the filter selections remain the same for the field
When you move or add fields, a thick border identifies the new location of the field before it is dropped.
You can remove a field from a pivot table by clicking it and dragging it back to the Pivot Table Field List.
As you drag a field the cursor will change to indicate the action. A red cross indicates that the field will be removed.
You can also use the Field options
To remove a field, drag the heading off the layout