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Pivot Table data source

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Pete - 29 Aug 2007 16:51 GMT
I have created a pivot table in the same workbook as the data source but
whenever I try to refresh the data I get a message saying "This command
requires at least two rows of source data.............."

On checking the data source some cells on only one row are selected.  If I
change the selection to what it should be everything works fine but the
selection reverts back to the same row and cells the next time I open the
workbook.

How can I make Excel (2007) retain the data source selection?
Roger Govier - 29 Aug 2007 18:26 GMT
Hi Pete

If you have given the correct range, then it should retain the values.
However, it is better to create a Table first.
Click on a cell within your data table and choose>Insert>Table
This will create a Table of your data, which is dynamic, and will grow as
you add more rows. Excel will give it a default table name, which you can
change if you wish.
Then click on the Data>Design tab and click Summarise with Pivot Table in
the Tools section and Excel will default to using your Table name.
Click OK and you will be on a new sheet with the Pivot skeleton and a list
of field names to populate the different areas.

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Roger Govier

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