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How do I pull in data from a website into an excel spreadsheet?
Hello,
I have an excel spreadsheet that I need to update every day. I have now been told that one of the sources of information I will need is a financial website. I would like to know if it is possible to create a direct link from this website to my spreadsheet so that when I open up the excel file it will auotmatically update these links?
Thanks.
I have an excel spreadsheet that I need to update every day. I have now been told that one of the sources of information I will need is a financial website. I would like to know if it is possible to create a direct link from this website to my spreadsheet so that when I open up the excel file it will auotmatically update these links?
Thanks.
It may depend on the site. Have you tried using a Web query (Data tab, From Web in Excel 2007 or later)?
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My knowledge is very basic in this regard. You will need to take me step-by-step through this process. Actually, I have just realized this is going to be more involved than I first thought; I go to the website, click on a link to a spreadsheet containing the required data, save it and then open it up.
I don't think you will be able to create a direct link then. You might be able to use code to get the workbook and manipulate it as long as you know the direct link (URL) to the workbook.
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Yes, I do know the URL. Do you know the code that I will need?
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As simple as that! It works.