kk_oop@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hi. Is there a way to set up a pivot table so it will automatically
> update when its source data changes. It seems that by default, I need
> to explicitly tell it to refresh.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ken

I'll answer my own question. Enter the following VBA code for the
worksheet that contains the pivot table (get to the code by entering
alt+F11):

Private Sub Worksheet_Activate()

'update pivot table when sheet becomes active

Sheets("NameOfWorksheet").PivotTables("NameOfPivotTable").RefreshTable

End Sub

If you have made a chart from the Pivot table, enter the following VBA
for the Chart:

Private Sub Chart_Activate()

'update pivot table when chart becomes active

Sheets("NameOfWorksheet").PivotTables("NameOfPivotTable").RefreshTable

End Sub

This in insures that the data will be up to date whenever the table or
chart is viewed.

I hope other's will find this useful!

See ya,

Ken