Edit Linked Excel Data Directly in MS Access

In this Microsoft Access tutorial, I will show you how to edit linked Excel data directly within Access, allowing you to make changes without constantly re-importing data. We'll cover linking Excel spreadsheets to Access, modifying the connection string, and the limitations of this method, such as not being able to delete records.

Keith from Germantown, Wisconsin (a Platinum Member) asks: In my office, everyone uses Excel for data entry and managing spreadsheets. I handle most of the reporting and financial statements, and I frequently import their data into my Access database. I noticed that linking an Excel spreadsheet as a table in Access makes it non-editable. Is there a way to avoid constantly importing data while still being able to edit the linked spreadsheet?

Prerequisites

• Import Excel
• Link to Excel

Links

• Edit Linked Excel Data on Isladogs
• Excel Automation

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