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# Pivot Table Calculated Field

Create a new pivot table data column using a custom formula.

A Calculated Field lets you add a new data column with a custom formula, and unlike manually entered columns, it becomes a built-in part of the Pivot Table. This ensures that sorting, filtering, and other Pivot Table functions work seamlessly.

To access this command...

Place cursor inside an existing pivot table, then

#### From the menu bar:

Choose Data > Pivot Table > Calculated Field.

#### From the context menu:

Choose Calculated Field.

#### From the tabbed interface:

On the Data menu of the Data tab, choose Pivot Calculated Field

## Name

The name of the calculated field. This name will appear as an additional entry in the Fields list.

## Formula

The formula of the calculated field. The formula syntax is the same as any other formula cell in Calc.

## Fields

Display the list of fields and calculated fields. All fields of this list can be used in calculated fields formulas.

## Insert Field

Click to add the calculated field to the Field list.

## Add

Adds the calculated field to the pivot table fields.

## Modify

Modifies the calculated field formula and update the Fields list.

## Delete

Deletes the calculated field.

Related Topics

Pivot Table

Creating Pivot Tables

Editing Pivot Tables

Formatting Pivot Tables

Filtering Pivot Tables

Updating Pivot Tables

Selecting Pivot Table Output Ranges

Pivot Chart

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