Delete a PivotTable
To delete a PivotTable in Excel, follow these simple steps:
✅ Method 1: Delete the Entire PivotTable
- Click anywhere inside the PivotTable to activate it.
- Press Ctrl + A to select the entire PivotTable.
- Or move your cursor to the top-left of the PivotTable until it becomes a four-headed arrow, then click to select it.
- Press Delete on your keyboard.
✔️ The PivotTable is now removed from the worksheet.
✅ Method 2: Right-Click and Delete
- Right-click on the PivotTable.
- Choose Select → Entire PivotTable.
- Press Delete or right-click again and choose Clear Contents (then press Delete if needed).
⚠️ Note:
- Deleting a PivotTable does not delete the source data or any associated PivotCache.