Final answer:
To find overlapping pivot tables, check the layout to see the range they occupy, identify each using the PivotTable Name, and adjust their positions to avoid overlap.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find overlapping pivot tables in Excel or another spreadsheet program, you need to be careful as pivot tables should ideally be placed on separate sheets or at least have enough space between them to prevent overlap. If you suspect pivot tables are overlapping, follow these steps:
- Review the layout of your worksheet to identify the range of cells occupied by each pivot table.
- Select a cell within the pivot table and navigate to the Analyze tab (PivotTable Tools) and look for the PivotTable Name in the far left corner, which will help you identify each table.
- Use the 'Move PivotTable' option under the Actions group on the Analyze tab to locate each pivot table on a different worksheet, if needed.
If the tables are still hard to identify, you can list all pivot tables in the workbook using a VBA script, yet this method is more advanced and requires knowledge of VBA.
In case of accidental overlap, you'll need to manually adjust the pivot tables' positions, ensuring that there is no overlap to avoid data corruption and to maintain the integrity of your data analysis.