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    Convert Column headings and values into Row data

    Hi everyone

    The following is a simple sheet showing sales forecasts for 3 client accounts (name, city, country) across 3 months.
    If you're asking a sales rep to record their data in a sheet, this is typically how they would like to do it.

    table1.jpg

    However - in order to be able to analyse the data in pivot tables etc you'd much prefer to have it in flat file format like this.
    Trouble is that most users don't want to capture the data like this - it's not at all intuitive or user friendly for them:

    table2.jpg

    Is there a good solution for converting data from a tabular format like table #1 above, to a flat file format like table #2?

    OR alternatively, allowing users to capture the data through an interface that looks like table #1, but which creates a data file structured like table #2?

    Any help much appreciated!!

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    Re: Convert Column headings and values into Row data

    Attach a sample workbook. Make sure there is just enough data to demonstrate your need. Include a BEFORE sheet and an AFTER sheet in the workbook if needed to show the process you're trying to complete or automate. Make sure your desired results are shown, mock them up manually if necessary.

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    Re: Convert Column headings and values into Row data

    Many thanks newdoverman. The workbook is attached. Any help hugely appreciated!!
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