Excel Crosstab Tool for Survey Analysis

The Excel Crosstab Tool in  OfficeReports turns raw survey data into ready-to-use cross-tabulations.  Unlike manual PivotTables, it handles filters, percentages, and significance  tests automatically — designed for market research professionals who rely on Excel.

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A Crosstab Tool Built for Serious Analysis

Calculo transforms Excel into a true crosstab tool for professional survey analysis. It supports SPSS files, performs statistical tests, automates segmentation, and gives you full control over layout and formatting - all without leaving Excel.

  • SPSS-ready integration – Seamlessly import .sav files with full label and value support for precise scale analysis.
  • No-code table builder – Drag and drop your variables to generate crosstabs instantly, with zero scripting required.
  • Built-in statistical testing – Run significance tests (Z, T), NPS, correlation, and top/bottom N directly in Excel.
  • Flexible filtering – Apply filters at multiple levels: per table, across table columns (e.g. a segment in your banner), or for entire reports
  • Custom table formatting – Design your own layout templates or use built-in options to match reporting standards.
  • One-click updates – Refresh all crosstabs with new data inputs — no need to rebuild or reformat reports.

Why Excel Is the Best Output for Crosstab Tools

Most crosstab platforms export to Excel — Calculo works inside Excel.
This gives market researchers several real advantages:

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Full Control Over Formatting

Unlike locked-in cloud tables, Excel offers:

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Custom styles
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Row/column layout
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Conditional formats
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Borders, shading and indentation

Your deliverables always match client standards.

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No Reformatting When Data Updates

With Calculo, your workbook structure stays intact when new data arrives:

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No re-export needed
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Formatting stays
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Filters stay applied
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Weights stay applied
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Significance Tests update auto
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Seamless PowerPoint Reporting

Excel is the natural source for PowerPoint presentations.

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Copy–paste workflow
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Charts originate in Excel
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Reliable number source
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Works with any template

To automate Excel-to-PowerPoint reporting and avoid repetitive copy/paste, take a look at Intelligo.

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Flexible & Client-Friendly

Excel files are easy to share, audit and integrate.

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Clients understand the format
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Easy to review formulas
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Compatible across teams
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No proprietary file types
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Future-proof and fully transparent

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Ideal For: All Market Research Teams

  • No matter your workflow, Calculo fits in:
  • Tracking studies
  • Brand/usage/perception surveys
  • Segment reporting
  • Client deliverables
  • Ad hoc or recurring projects

Unlike cloud platforms or standalone tabulation tools, Calculo runs entirely inside Excel — so you keep full Excel functionality: formulas, formatting, charts, pivot tables, everything. You can build, automate, and export your work in one flow. Excel becomes a full-featured survey analysis platform

What Our Users Say

See how OfficeReports makes data visualization and reporting in PowerPoint faster, smarter, and error-free - straight from our users.

"Offers a vital link between Excel and PowerPoint"
Great program, nothing quite like it. Once set up, this offers a vital link between Excel and PowerPoint that we've never had access to before. Works seamlessly once you get your head around the layout. Torben is a good point of contact too, really helpful when we were getting to grips with it.
Joel M., Research Manager, 11-50 employees
“Excellent and tailor made for MR”
Works as an Excel plugin so the learning curve is not very steep and it's easier to get employees to start using this application. Excellent automation features - it has been a game changer for us on our recurring reports.

Mahesh A., Director, 51-200 employees
“An Innovative tool for Tracking Studies"
I have used this software for generating tracking studies for almost 3 years. There are multiple features which help to make things very efficient. The OfficeReports team is very supportive, they always come up with new ideas to resolve the problem, and never hesitate to add the necessary feature. I would recommend this software for Report Automation.
Faheem S., Asst. Manager, 1001 - 5000 employees
"Strong set of analytic tools. Simplifies survey analysis and reporting"
OfficeReports is a game changer that has been a valuable tool for our team, and we appreciate how responsive the development team is to the needs of users.  Excellent, responsive customer service. Frequent product updates and improvements that consider the user experience.
Karen C., Vice President of Research, Research, 11-50 employees
“Great alternative to Survey Reporter”
I use it for cross-tab reports and custom PowerPoint presentations from SPSS data. It gives me a level of control over the look, customization and automation of my presentations that I was never able to achieve with Survey Reporter. I can make the slides exactly the way I like them and never have to worry about reformatting with new data.
Michael W., Partner, Public Relations
“Excellent software for tabulations and PowerPoint report building.”
We do frequent ad hoc analytical reports for various clients, in their PowerPoint templates. OfficeReports allows us create new presentations quickly and efficiently. The data tabulations, data tables, and the setup for our ad hoc reporting needs are exceptionally good.
Gary E., CEO, Management Consulting, 1-10 employees
"Reducing time in report production"

Good experience both for analyzing and report production. Great to use templates for recurring reports and report automation.

Henrik K., CEO, Management Consulting, 1-10 employees
“Powerful tool for integrated data processing and report generation”
It's a game changer for me: generates time savings, allows us to be nimble, offer quicker turnaround to our clients. The filtering of data to produce batch reports Seamless integration with PPT and Excel All-in-one from data processing - including cross-tabs - to reporting. Technical support is outstanding - responsive, solution oriented.
Teymour A., Principal, Market Research, 1-10 employees

FAQ: Excel Crosstab Tool for Survey Analysis

Can I create crosstabs from SPSS data in Excel?

Yes. Calculo imports .sav files directly into Excel, preserving both values and labels — so you can run analysis using numerical scales while displaying readable categories.

Does Calculo support statistical testing?

Absolutely. You can run Z-tests, T-tests, correlations, Top/Bottom N, NPS calculations, and apply statistical significance highlighting directly in Excel.

Can I filter my crosstabs by segment, wave, or other variables?

Yes. Calculo lets you apply filters at the individual table level or across entire report sections — including banner-based filters like region or demographic groups.

Can I automate recurring reports with new data?

Yes. Once you've built your tables, you can refresh them with updated data sets — your structure, filters, weights, and layouts stay intact.

How does Calculo compare to traditional crosstab tools?

Unlike standalone platforms, Calculo works entirely inside Excel — giving you access to formulas, charts, conditional formatting, and your existing workflows.

FAQ: Excel Crosstab Tool for Survey Analysis

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