To provide a dynamic range in the "data source" of a pivot table in Excel, you have multiple options. Here are two common methods:
Using a Table:
Convert your data range into an Excel Table. Select the range of data you want to include in the pivot table.
Go to the "Insert" tab in the Excel ribbon and click on "Table." Excel will automatically detect the range and create a table.
With the table selected, go to the "Design" tab that appears when the table is active.
In the "Table Name" field, assign a unique name to the table (e.g., "Data_Table").
Now, when you create a pivot table, instead of manually selecting the range, you can simply refer to the table name as the data source.
In the "Create PivotTable" dialog box, select "Use an external data source" or "Select a table or range," and enter the table name (e.g., "Data_Table") in the "Table/Range" field.
Excel will automatically expand the table range as new data is added or adjust it if data is removed, ensuring your pivot table remains dynamic.
Using a Named Range:
Define a named range for your data. Select the range of data you want to include in the pivot table.
Go to the "Formulas" tab in the Excel ribbon and click on "Define Name" in the "Defined Names" group.
In the "New Name" dialog box, enter a unique name for the range (e.g., "Data_Range") and make sure the "Refers to" field references the appropriate range.
When creating a pivot table, select "Use an external data source" or "Select a table or range," and enter the named range (e.g., "Data_Range") in the "Table/Range" field of the "Create PivotTable" dialog box.
As you add or remove data within the named range, the pivot table will automatically adjust to include the updated data, making it dynamic.
By using either a Table or a Named Range, you can establish a dynamic range as the data source for your pivot table. This allows your pivot table to expand or contract automatically as the underlying data changes, ensuring that your analysis remains up to date.

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