3 Easy Ways to Convert Microsoft Excel Data to Word

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Do you want to export an Excel document into a Microsoft Word document? While Excel can't directly convert files into Word files, you can insert the Excel file as an Object in Word. You can also copy and paste Excel data into a Word document. After doing so, you can save the Word document. You can also copy and paste an entire Excel chart into Word. This wikiHow will show you how to insert Excel data into a Word document on your Windows or Mac computer.

• In Word, click the Insert tab, then Object. Click Create from File, locate your Excel project, then Insert.
• Copy Excel data with CTRL + C (Windows) or CMD + C (Mac). Paste it into a Word document using the Paste icon in the Home tab.
• Right-click an Excel chart, then click Copy. Paste it into a Word document using the Paste icon in the Home tab.

Inserting an Excel Chart into Word

• Microsoft Excel is available on Windows and Mac. You can also use the online web version at the Microsoft 365 website.

• You can also right-click the chart and click Copy.

• You'll need to open a new or existing project.

• You can also move the cursor to the location you'd like your data, and then press CTRL + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac). The chart will be pasted into Word. [1] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
• To select different paste options, click the arrow underneath Paste.
  • If you want to link to the original Excel chart so updates are reflected in the destination file, select Use Destination Theme & Link Data.
  • If you want to embed the original chart to edit it in Word, select Use Designation Theme & Embed Workbook.
  • If you want the chart to act as a picture element, select Picture.

  

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  • You can also click the chart to adjust the Layout Options, Chart Elements, Style, and Values.

  

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  Save your Word document. Click File in the top right corner, then Save As. Choose a name and save location for your document.

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  Embedding an Excel Worksheet

  

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  • You'll need to open a new or existing project.
  • This method will insert and link your Excel data to your Word document.

  

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  Place your cursor where you want the Excel data. You can move this around later, but be sure to enter your data in an empty space for easy editing.

  

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  • The Object window will open.

  

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  • You can also choose Create New then select your Object type. This allows you to embed a new object where you can input data.

  

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  Click Browse . This will open the File Explorer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac). You'll be able to browse your computer for your file.

  

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  • The file name and path will be displayed in the File name field.

  

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  • You can check the box next to Display as icon if you only want a quick link to your Excel document from Word. This will override Link to file.

  

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  • Your Excel data will be embedded in your Word document. Since the data is linked, you can double-click the Excel chart to open the project in Excel or edit directly in Word.
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  • Microsoft Excel is available on Windows and Mac. You can also use the online web version at the Microsoft 365 website.
  • You can use Excel to make tables, type formulas, make graphs, and more.
  • Use this method if you want to create a Word table without Excel functions.

  

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  • On Windows, press CTRL + A to select all the data in a chart, and then press CTRL + C to copy.
  • On Mac, press CMD + A to select all the data in a chart, and then press Command +C to copy.

  

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  • You'll need to open a new or existing project.

  

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  • You can also move the cursor to the location you'd like your data, and then press CTRL + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac). The table will be pasted into Word.
  • To select different paste options, click the arrow underneath Paste. You can choose Keep Original Table Formatting, Merge Table, or Keep Text Only.
  • If you don't see the Paste Options button, you don't have it enabled. To enable it, go to Word Options and click Advanced. Under Cut, Copy, and Paste, check the Show Paste Options buttons box. [3] X Research source

  

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  • You can format your Word document or print it.
  • You can also manually create a simple table.
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  Can I do this if I don't have Word? Community Answer

  Yes. Just search for "free online excel to word converter" and use one of the websites that shows up. You could also download OpenOffice for free, which you can use the same way as Word and where you can save documents in Word format.

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  I copied my Excel cells into Word as a picture. How can I remove the cell border lines in this process?

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  I assume you are using a screen clipping tool to copy the Excel cells into Word. I would recommend either copying the cells (dragging to select) and pasting as a table into Word, or embedding the spreadsheet into Word. Method one works perfectly for basic Excel content and allows you to further format it to suit the structure and styling of your Word document. Method two allows complicated Excel content such as graphs to appear in Word without making screen clippings. It also can be used to preserve all formulas in the embedded sheet so that you can access them directly in Word. Either of these methods should help your Excel cells appear correctly in your Word document.

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