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How to Convert Excel to Word
There are a few ways to copy From Excel to Word
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Highlight content in Excel you'd like to copy, press Ctrl+C to copy it, and press Ctrl+V within Word to paste your content. In Word, go to Insert > Object > Object, select Create from File, choose your Excel file, and select Insert. To convert entire files, use an online conversion tool to directly convert an Excel spreadsheet into a Word document. With Excel's spreadsheet power and Word's processing magic, they're a power duo for creating projects. Even though a direct conversion method doesn't exist, if you need to convert from Excel to a Word document, there are a few ways you can do so in Excel and Word 2019, 2016, and Excel and Word for Microsoft 365. How to Copy From Excel to Word
The first method is the simplest, and you're probably already aware of the it. You can easily convert your work from Excel to Word by copying and pasting. While Excel does have an Export option, there's no built-in way to export to Word from within Excel. Instead, you need to use one of the methods described here to move data from an Excel document into a Word Document. To start, open the Excel document you want to copy from. Open the Word document you're pasting to. In the Excel document, select the content you want to copy. If you want the entire page, select the triangle icon in the upper left of your work. With the content selected, press Ctrl+C on your keyboard (Cmd+C for Mac users) to copy it. In the Word document, place your cursor where you want to paste your work. Use Ctrl+V (Cmd+V for Mac users) to paste. You can also use copy and paste to create a new table in Word. Simply create a Word table, select the data in Excel and then copy it directly into the new table you created. How to Convert Excel to Word Using Insert Object
In contrast to copy and paste, inserting Excel as an object inserts a miniature version of your Excel document in Word, complete with multiple sheets and other features. With Excel and Word open, proceed to the steps to start converting. How to Convert Excel to Word Using Insert Object on Mac
In Word, select Insert from the ribbon. Select the Insert tab and choose the Object icon in the toolbar. Select Text from File in the dialog box and locate your Excel file. Want your object to automatically update if you change the Excel spreadsheet? Select Options > Link to File. Select Insert in the bottom right corner of the dialog box to place the content. How to Convert Excel to Word Using Insert Object in Windows
In Word, select Insert > Object > Object. Select the Create from File tab > Browse. Locate the file you want to insert. Select Insert. If you want to link it to a file, select the Link to File check box. Select OK. Convert Excel to Word Using an Online Converter
You can also use an online converter to convert Excel to Word. Locate an online converter by conducting a quick online search. Then upload your two separate documents and allow the converter to do the heavy lifting. When the process is complete, you can download your new document. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Save an Outlook Email as a PDF How to Convert Excel Documents to the PDF Format Insert Text or Data From a Document in a Word Document How to Insert a Document in Word How to Insert Source Code Into a Word Document How to Embed Excel Files in Word Documents How to Turn a PDF into a Word Document What Is a PDF File? (And How to Open One) How to Hyperlink in Word Documents How to Add a Hyperlink in a Google Doc How to Insert a Page Break in Word How to Use Microsoft Word How to Export Data to Excel How to Use Google Sheets How to Make a Brochure in Microsoft Word Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies