How to Convert Excel to Word

Copy and Paste Excel Data into Word

This practical guide explains how to convert excel to word with clear steps and useful context. It also covers common requirements, potential problems, and the details that can help you get better results.

Press Ctrl + A to select all the data in the chart, then press Ctrl + C.

You can also click the Edit menu, then choose Copy.

If you're on a Mac, press ? Command + C to copy.

In addition to copying and pasting Excel data, you can also copy and paste Excel charts into Word.

Open the Word program, paste the Excel data in. In the Word document, move the cursor to the location where you want to paste the excel sheet, then press Ctrl + V. So the excel sheet has been pasted into Word.

You can also click the Edit menu, then choose Paste.

On a Mac, press ? Command + V to perform the paste.

Select the paste option. In the lower-right corner of the table, click the Paste Options button to view various paste options.

If you do not find the Paste Options button, your device has not enabled this feature. To activate, go to Word Options, select Advanced. Under Cut, Copy, and Paste, check Show Paste Options buttons to add features.

Click the Keep Source Formatting button to use the Excel table style.

Or select the Match Destination Table Style button (According to the target program's format) to use the Word table style.

Create a linked table with Excel. In Word, there is a feature that allows you to create links to other Office files. That is, if you make changes to the Excel file, the copied table in Word will also be updated. Click the Keep Source Formatting and Link to Excel button (Keep the source formatting and link to Excel) or the Match Destination Table Style and Link to Excel button (According to the target program format and link to Excel) to create a linked table with Excel.

These two options match the format source for the other two paste options.

Click the Keep Text Only button to paste the Excel content without any formatting.

When you use this option, each row will be on its own paragraph, with columns of data separated by tabs.

Insert an Excel Chart into Word

In Excel, click on the chart to select, then press Ctrl + C to copy.

In Word, press Ctrl + V to paste the chart into Word.

Select paste option. In the bottom right corner of the table, click the Paste Options button to see different paste options.

Unlike pasting Excel data, for charts there are two different sets of options to choose from. You can change the chart's data options, as well as formatting options.

Click on Chart (linked to Excel data) to update the chart when the Excel file is updated.

Click the Excel Chart (entire workbook) button to allow opening the Excel file from the chart.

To open an Excel file from a chart, right-click the chart, then select Edit data. And the Excel source file will be opened.

Click Paste as Picture to paste the chart as a static image and the chart will not be updated when the Excel file changes.

Click Keep Source Formatting to use the Excel table style.

Select the Use Destination Theme button to use the Word table style.

Conclusion

Understanding Convert Excel to Word makes it easier to compare options, avoid common mistakes, and apply the information in this guide more effectively. Review the relevant requirements before making changes or choosing a solution.