GPT3 and Simple Pivot Tables

 I find pivot tables confusing.  I have three columns, STATE, CLASS, and DOLLARS.  There are 1475 rows.    I would like to add up to show the DOLLARS by STATE.   I would also add up to show DOLLARS by CLASS.    (I never need to use State and Class at the same time).   For example, if three rows of Ohio is $10, $5, $10, I would get OHIO $25.   I know this is basic Excel but I need help to do it.

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No problem! I can help you with that. In Excel, you can easily create pivot tables to summarize and analyze your data. Here's how you can create a pivot table to show the sum of DOLLARS by STATE:

Select the entire dataset, including the column headers.

Go to the "Insert" tab in Excel's ribbon and click on the "PivotTable" button. This will open the Create PivotTable dialog box.

Ensure that the "Select a table or range" option is selected and that the correct range is displayed in the "Table/Range" field.

Choose where you want to place the pivot table. You can either select an existing worksheet or create a new one.

Click "OK" to create the pivot table.

In the PivotTable Field List on the right side of the screen, locate the "STATE" field and drag it to the "Rows" area.

Locate the "DOLLARS" field and drag it to the "Values" area.

By default, the pivot table will display the "SUM" of DOLLARS. If it doesn't, click on the drop-down arrow next to the "DOLLARS" field in the Values area and choose "Sum."

The pivot table will now show the sum of DOLLARS by STATE.