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Andrew Knott
May 02, 2019Copper Contributor
Pivot Table formatting after refresh
I have a pivot table set up, and have selected "Preserve cell formatting on update" in PivotTable Option. However, when I select a different slicer or refresh the data, the cell formats change dramat...
Andrew Knott
May 02, 2019Copper Contributor
getbest So, the data is a table that is formatted as a table. I don't change the formatting between refreshes. But on pivot refresh, the pivot formats to "random" formatting. Sometimes, the formats I set are kept, sometimes not. I can't figure out a pattern for the formats it keeps.
getbest
May 02, 2019Copper Contributor
Andrew Knott I believe you can specify cell number formatting by value field setting.
If you load a file. I may be able to do it for you.
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- Andrew KnottMay 02, 2019Copper ContributorSorry--can't upload the whole file. Screenshot below.
- getbestMay 03, 2019Copper ContributorAndrew,
Which version of Excel are you using. I am using Excel 2013 and it's pivot stays same even after regular refresh or slices.
J- Andrew KnottMay 06, 2019Copper Contributor
getbest I'm on the latest O365 version (1903 build 11425.20204). The updating seems random--i.e. some of the formats remain, some don't. Would be nice to be able to understand what the issue is.
- Andrew KnottMay 02, 2019Copper Contributor
getbest The formatting issue is related to borders and centering. This clip is from the table. The data is below the grey headers.