Cannot get the parameter option to work in Excel query

[orcha21]

I am trying to set the criteria for my parameter query from two cell in the
the Excel worksheet but I cannot seem to activate the "Parameters" or the
"Criteria Equals" buttom in order to set the value into Microsoft Query.
I am pretty sure the database is using ODBC drivers but I cannot confirm that.
How do I set things up to get my criteria from the worksheet?

[feldnemf]

You have to go into MS Query and edit it. The 7th button from the left is
the show/hide criteria button. Make sure this is depressed and then drag the
field from the table into the Criteria Field. Underneath the Criteria Field,
you must enter a string in the "Value" field and enclose it in brackets (for
example, [Enter Customer ID]. Save the query and return to Excel. The
parameter button should be activated and then you can set it up so that the
value is entered into a cell. Hope this helps.
Mike

"orcha21" wrote:

> I am trying to set the criteria for my parameter query from two cell in the
> the Excel worksheet but I cannot seem to activate the "Parameters" or the
> "Criteria Equals" buttom in order to set the value into Microsoft Query.
> I am pretty sure the database is using ODBC drivers but I cannot confirm that.
> How do I set things up to get my criteria from the worksheet?