The most basic example of a GETPIVOTDATA formula in Microsoft Excel is when the function is used to retrieve a grand total of ...

This formula shows how to reference the cell in another worksheet using a formula. Begin the formula with an equal sign, and follow it with the name of the worksheet you wish to reference.

In other words, if a formula reads =SUM (A2+B2), delete A2 and B2, and replace these direct references with column references by clicking the relevant cells.

Learn how to define, use & delete names in Excel formulas. It becomes easier to identify & comprehend data when you can add Names to it.