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    Merging tables from multiple pdfs into Excel - not separating

    I'm lifting data collected on standardized pdf forms onto an Excel worksheet. Using the 'from FILE' option with mulitple pdfs (exact same table format).
    My problem...rather than landing on separate rows...the data from each pdf transfers in squence on the same row.
    Why is this and how do I fix this?
    I'm using Excel 2021.
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    Re: Merging tables from multiple pdfs into Excel - not separating

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    Re: Merging tables from multiple pdfs into Excel - not separating

    Thank you so much Alan!
    I've amended my post.
    I'm on Excel 2021.

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    Re: Merging tables from multiple pdfs into Excel - not separating

    Have you tried putting all the pdf files in one folder and using Get From Folder and then Transform. Are you attempting to append them to each other. Your explanation is a little bit vague in your expectations. Did you read the yellow banner at the top of this page as noted in my post?

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    Re: Merging tables from multiple pdfs into Excel - not separating

    Thanks Alan!
    YES. I'm getting the pdfs from a FILE ...vs as individual pdfs.
    The 2 files (exact same table formats) open in Excel abutted; with the 2nd pdf at the end of the 1st. Like... "date" "name" "address" "date" "name" "address"
    Rather than 2 unique rows (with a common header).

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    Re: Merging tables from multiple pdfs into Excel - not separating

    Cannot offer any further help unless you post some samples as requested so we can help to solve with a real issue and not guess at your needs. Help us to help you.

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