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    Link to Excel tab from word document

    Hello all,

    I`m trying to link to a specific tab on an excel sheert from my word document weithout a bit of success.

    It loads the tab but says Reference isn't valid when the tab loads...... is there anything wrong with my sheet tab name maybe or method of insertion?

    Can anyone advise please?

    This is what I am inserting in the word document:

    C:\Users\My Namei\OneDrive - Company Ltd\Spreadheet pay_Name - v4.xlsx#'Month Tab - Useful Information'
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    Re: Link to Excel tab from word document

    You didn't tell us HOW you are attempting to insert this, so we can't comment on the method.

    Can you answer the following:

    1. What method are you using?
    2. Does it work with the SAME workbook without the #'Month Tab - Useful Information' suffix?
    3. If yes to 2, what does it produce (attach a Word doc showing this - it's not really clear what you want).

    You've been a member for a long time now, yet you still open threads with scant information and must know that you are going to be prompted for more. Please try to get into the habit of providing more information up front. Thanks.
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    Re: Link to Excel tab from word document

    I suggest you copy the source range in Excel, then paste it into Word using Paste Special with the Paste Link option and your preferred paste format. If you then press Alt-F9 in Word, you will see how such a link should look - which isn't the same as what you posted...
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    Re: Link to Excel tab from word document

    Quote Originally Posted by AliGW View Post
    2. Does it work with the SAME workbook without the #'Month Tab - Useful Information' suffix?
    That would result in something pointing to the Workbook, but not to any particular worksheet or cell(s). Valid links to Excel from Word require both a specific sheet and cell range.

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    Re: Link to Excel tab from word document

    Hi Ali,
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    hank you for your reply.

    Literally just insert hyperlink in word.

    I`m unable to share the document but can share a screenshot.

    The document is not linking/opening now that I have tried experimenting strangely with the link. Thank you
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    Re: Link to Excel tab from word document

    Sorry Paul, I msiseed yoour post.

    Thank you this could work. Appreciated!

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