
Amazon QuickSight now offers a hierarchy layout for pivot tables that organizes multiple row fields into a single hierarchical column, eliminating horizontal scrolling and providing a more condensed, readable format for displaying complex data.


<div><p>This article introduces the hierarchy layout feature for pivot tables in Amazon QuickSight, designed to simplify viewing hierarchical data without horizontal scrolling.</p><ul><li>Hierarchy layout displays all row fields in single column with indentation</li><li>Reduces horizontal scrolling and conserves space for better data visibility</li><li>Ideal for hierarchical data like cost centers or product hierarchies</li><li>Supports sorting, expanding/collapsing nodes, and flexible subtotal styling</li><li>New default for pivot tables; existing tables unaffected</li><li>Excel export reflects chosen layout format</li><li>Redesigned context menus provide unified experience for authors and readers</li><li>Renamed columns now display consistently in sorting menus</li></ul><p>The hierarchy layout offers a more condensed, readable alternative to traditional tabular pivot table layouts for complex hierarchical datasets.</p></div>


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