Pinterest Pixel

Fix Column Width in a Pivot Table

John Michaloudis
Each time you Refresh a Pivot Table you will most likely get annoyed at the fact that the column widths that you worked so hard to align - will return back to normal :(.

Each time you Refresh a Pivot Table you will most likely get annoyed at the fact that the column widths that you worked so hard to align – will return back to normal 🙁

Do not fear, Pivot Table Options is here!

All you need to do is Right Click in the Pivot Table and choose PivotTable Options and then under the Layout & Format tab you need to “uncheck” the box that says: Autofit column widths on update

Next time you update your data and Refresh your Pivot Table, the column width will never change 🙂

Fix Column Width in a Pivot Table | MyExcelOnline

Download excel workbookKeep-Column-Width-Upon-Refresh.xlsx

 

STEP 1: Right click in the Pivot Table and select Pivot Table Options

Fix Column Width in a Pivot Table

 

STEP 2: Uncheck Autofit Column Widths on Update

Fix Column Width in a Pivot Table

 

STEP 3: Update your data

Fix Column Width in a Pivot Table

 

STEP 4: Refresh your pivot table

Fix Column Width in a Pivot Table

Our Pivot Table column widths do not change anymore!

Fix Column Width in a Pivot Table

 

728x90

If you like this Excel tip, please share it


Founder & Chief Inspirational Officer

at

John Michaloudis is a former accountant and finance analyst at General Electric, a Microsoft MVP since 2020, an Amazon #1 bestselling author of 4 Microsoft Excel books and teacher of Microsoft Excel & Office over at his flagship MyExcelOnline Academy Online Course.

See also  Show Pivot Table Values As a Running Total In

Star 30 Days - Full Access Star

One Dollar Trial

$1 Trial for 30 days!

Access for $1

Cancel Anytime

One Dollar Trial
  • Get FULL ACCESS to all our Excel & Office courses, bonuses, and support for just USD $1 today! Enjoy 30 days of learning and expert help.
  • You can CANCEL ANYTIME — no strings attached! Even if it’s on day 29, you won’t be charged again.
  • You'll get to keep all our downloadable Excel E-Books, Workbooks, Templates, and Cheat Sheets - yours to enjoy FOREVER!
  • Practice Workbooks
  • Certificates of Completion
  • 5 Amazing Bonuses
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Accepted paymend methods
Secure checkout

Get Video Training

Advance your Microsoft Excel & Office Skills with the MyExcelOnline Academy!

Dramatically Reduce Repetition, Stress, and Overtime!
Exponentially Increase Your Chances of a Promotion, Pay Raise or New Job!

Learn in as little as 5 minutes a day or on your schedule.

Learn More!

Share to...