How to Copy Excel Table to Word
Working with data means having to use different software to get the job done. Data stored in Excel often needs to be used in Word documents, and vice versa. Copying tables from Excel to Word is one of the most common tasks that users often face. In this article, we’ll cover a few simple methods for copying Excel tables to Word.
Method 1: To copy and paste with Live Preview
The easiest way to copy tables from Excel to Word is to use the “Copy and Paste with Live Preview” feature in Microsoft Word. This feature ensures that the formatting of the table is preserved when it is pasted into Word document. Follow the steps below:
- Highlight the data in Excel that needs to be copied to Word document.
- Press Ctrl+C (or use right-click and select Copy).
- Switch to the Word document where the table needs to be pasted.
- Place your cursor where the table needs to be pasted.
- Click on the “Paste” button in the Ribbon.
- Click on the option “Keep Source Formatting” (or press “K” on your keyboard).
Method 2: Using the Insert Table feature in Word
Another way to copy an Excel table into a Word document is to use the “Insert Table” feature in Word. Follow the steps below:
- Switch to the Word document where the table needs to be pasted.
- Place your cursor where you want the table to be inserted.
- Click on the “Insert” button in the Ribbon.
- Select “Table” and then click on “Excel Spreadsheet”.
- Browse to the Excel file and select it. Then click “Open”.
- Select the table that you want to insert.
- Click “OK”.
FAQs
Q: Can I copy a portion of a table in Excel to Word?
A: Yes, you can. To copy a portion of an Excel table, follow these steps:
- Highlight the cells you want to copy.
- Press Ctrl+C (or use right-click and select Copy).
- Switch to the Word document where the table needs to be pasted.
- Place your cursor where the table needs to be pasted.
- Click on the “Paste” button in the Ribbon.
- Click on the option “Keep Source Formatting” (or press “K” on your keyboard).
Q: How do I update the Excel table that is copied in the Word document?
A: If you need to update the data in the Excel table that is copied in the Word document, follow these steps:
- Select the Excel table in Word.
- Click on the “Edit” button in the Ribbon.
- The Excel file will now open in Excel.
- Make the necessary changes and save the file.
- Close Excel and go back to the Word document. The changes will be reflected automatically in the copied Excel table.
Video Tutorial: Copying Excel Tables to Word
Conclusion
Copying tables from Excel to Word can be easily accomplished by using the Copy and Paste with Live Preview feature in Word or by using the Insert Table feature. Both methods ensure that the formatting of the table is preserved when it is pasted into the Word document. To update the Excel table in the Word document, simply select the table and click on the “Edit” button in the Ribbon. The Excel file will open, and you can make the necessary changes.