How do I add extra data to a pivot table?

[Max]

I know this might sound slightly simplistic, but my pivot table pulls data
from a separate tab. I know if I go in and amend the data in that table and
then save and restart, the data in my pivot table will change accordingly.
What I cannot figure out is how to add extra rows that will be reflected in
the pivot table. I can't find anyway to expand the data field in pivot table
options. Can anyone help?

 

[trip_to_tokyo]

EXCEL 2007

Click in the Pivot Table to launch the PivotTable Tools on the right hand
side of the Title Bar (highlighted in red).

Options / Data group / Change Data Source - this will highlight the data for
your existing Pivot Table / now extend the range as required and hit OK.

If my comments have helped please hit Yes.

Thanks.

 

[Max]

That's perfect, thanks for the help. Much appreciated.

 

[Roger Govier]

Hi Max

You should not be using a fixed range for your data source.
First create a Table, which will automatically grow in size as you add
more data, and then use this as the source for your PT.

Place cursor within your source data>Insert tab>Table>click my data has
Headers
On the Design tab that appears,>Properties>Table Name>give it a
meaningful name

Change Source as described previously to the name you have given to your
Table. You will never need to change it again.