Have you ever wondered how to retain all the column labels in a Query Pivot in Google Sheets? It can be frustrating when certain columns disappear from the output due to filtering. But fear not, because in this article, I will share with you two techniques to keep those column labels intact!
Retaining All Column Labels in Query Pivot – Criterion in Select Clause Column
Let’s start with a simple scenario. Suppose you have a table range with multiple rows and you want to group and pivot the data based on certain criteria. However, you also want to filter out specific rows. In this case, we can nest two Query formulas to achieve the desired result.
Here’s an example:
=query(query(C1:E,"Select C, sum(E) where C is not null group by C pivot D"),"Select * where Col1='apple'")By applying the filter criteria in the outer Query formula, you can retain all the column labels in the Pivot table. It’s as simple as that!
Retaining All Column Labels in Query Pivot – Multiple Criteria Columns
Now let’s tackle a more complex scenario where you want to filter based on multiple criteria columns. In this case, we will use a workaround involving a helper range.
First, obtain the unique values from the Pivot column. Then, use SUBSTITUTE formulas to repeat the filter criteria to match the number of unique values. Finally, include the helper range in the Query formula to retain all the column labels.
Here’s an example:
=query(Query({A2:C;I1:K},"Select Col1,Count(Col2) where Col2='"&E2&"' group by Col1 pivot Col3 label Col1 'Date'",0),"Select * where Col1 >= date '"&text(F2,"yyyy-mm-dd")&"' and Col1 <= date '"&text(G2,"yyyy-mm-dd")&"'")By following this technique, you can ensure that all the column labels are preserved in the Query Pivot, even when applying multiple column criteria.
That’s it! Now you have the secrets to retaining all the column labels in a Query Pivot in Google Sheets. Start using these techniques and enjoy hassle-free data analysis.
For more helpful tips and tutorials on Google Sheets, visit Crawlan.com.
