Problems with Nested Subtotals

Summary: If you have a worksheet that has nested subtotals, you may have run across a problem where the subtotals and grand total appear out of order. This is a definite problem with Excel, and you'll appreciate the pointer to the solution, provided in this tip. (This tip works with Microsoft Excel 2002, Excel 2003, and Excel 2007.)

Kathy is having problems creating nested subtotals in Excel. It seems that when she thinks she has it right, she ends up with disorganized subtotals, with the subtotals being after the grand total.

This problem seems to be a known issue to the folks at Microsoft; it has affected users starting with Excel 2002 and extended all the way through Excel 2007. The problem and its solution is discussed in this Knowledge Base article:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=831824

In short, you can fix the problem in Excel 2002 and Excel 2003 by downloading a hotfix or service pack. If you are using Excel 2007 you'll need to edit the Windows Registry. (You can also do the Registry edit in earlier versions of Excel.)

ExcelTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Excel training. This tip (3080) applies to Microsoft Excel versions: 2002 | 2003 | 2007

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