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How to recover the table auto-expand feature in Excel?

Author Xiaoyang Last modified

While working on a table in the worksheet, the table will be auto-expanded by default when new data entered at the bottom of the table. However, sometimes the table does not expand automatically, as shown in the screenshot below. What’s the problem? How can you restore the table auto-expand feature in Excel?

A screenshot of a table in Excel that is not automatically expanding when new data is added, compared to a table with auto-expand enabled

Recover the table auto-expand feature in Exce

 Recover the table auto-expand feature in Excel

To resolve this issue, adjust the following settings in the "Excel Options":

1. Click "File" > "Options" to open the "Excel Options" dialog box. Then, click "Proofing" in the left pane and select the "AutoCorrect Options" button. See the screenshot below:

A screenshot of the Excel Options dialog with the AutoCorrect Options button highlighted

2. In the "AutoCorrect" dialog box, click the "AutoFormat As You Type" tab. Under the "Apply as you work" section, check "Include new rows and columns in table". Then, under the "Automatically as you work" section, check "Fill formulas in tables to create calculated columns". See the screenshot below:

A screenshot of the AutoCorrect dialog with the Include new rows and columns in table option selected

3. Click "OK" in both dialog boxes to save the changes. Now, when you enter new data at the bottom of the table, it will automatically expand as expected.

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