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Do not change Column Width on a Pivot Table Refresh

One of the most annoying things a Pivot Table does on refresh is it auto fits the column width of all columns. This is great if a Pivot Table is all you have on a Sheet. Otherwise, it keeps changing the layout of other data or other Pivot Tables. Here Is how you change this. Right Click on the Pivot Table and choose Pivot Table Options

Do not change Column Width on a Pivot Table Refresh

Now all you have to do is to remove the checkmark from the Auto fit column widths on update Checkbox on the Layout & Format Tab of the Pivot Table Options.

Do not change Column Width on a Pivot Table Refresh

And eternal happiness is one step closer again 🙂