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An Excel PivotTable counts amounts instead of adding them

Inspect the value field's summary function and the source data types. Count and Sum answer different questions.

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Quick answer

Inspect the value field's summary function and the source data types. Count and Sum answer different questions.

Understand the issue

Compare a few source amounts with the displayed summary. Imported text or blank entries can influence the initial summary choice. Merely selecting Sum will not necessarily turn incorrectly imported text into valid amounts, so inspect the source too.

Step-by-step checks

  1. Open the value field's summary settings.
  2. Choose the intended aggregation where supported.
  3. Verify numeric source values and compare one group with a manual calculation.
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What the results mean

Correct data types before trusting the grand total, and refresh after the source has been cleaned.

Quick reference
StageAction
StartOpen the value field's summary settings.
CompareChoose the intended aggregation where supported.
Next stepVerify numeric source values and compare one group with a manual calculation.

Repair checklist

If you need help, send RJ Computers your device model and the results of the checks above. Explain what must be preserved before work starts, especially files that have no other copy.

  • Confirm assessment charges and what the quote includes.
  • Ask for approval before additional parts or destructive software changes.
  • Test the original symptom at handover and keep the repair details.
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Frequently asked questions

Does Count represent the total monetary amount?

No. It counts qualifying entries rather than adding their amounts.

What should I record before requesting help?

Record the full model, exact error or symptom, recent changes and what you already tried. Explain whether important files have a separate backup.

How do I arrange a repair assessment?

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Conclusion

Correct data types before trusting the grand total, and refresh after the source has been cleaned.

Further reading: Official product guidance