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Get Data from Web into Excel: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to Get Data from Web into Excel. This guide covers clear steps, preparation, common mistakes, and troubleshooting tips for reliable results.

Author: Marvin Fry5 minutes read
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Get Data from Web into Excel is easier when you confirm the requirements, prepare the right tools, and follow each step in the correct order.

This updated guide explains the process clearly, highlights common mistakes, and provides practical checks that can help you get a reliable result.

So instead of having to manually enter data, which is time-consuming and unprofessional, with this available tool, the data content from the web will appear immediately in Excel. The following article will guide you to get data from the web into Excel.

Instructions for Getting Data from the Web into Excel

Step 1:

At the Excel interface, click on the Data tab and then click on the From Web tool as shown below.

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Step 2:

Now the interface is displayed for you to enter the website URL that we want to get data from. You will have 2 options: Basic with entering the website link.

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And the Advanced option has more settings.

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Here we will click on the Basic option to paste the website URL we want to get data into Excel. Click OK to continue.

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Step 3:

Immediately after that, the Navigator interface appears, click on Table to display the data table on the website or click Document to view the data.

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Then we will see the data displayed as shown below. Click Load to dump the data on the website to Excel.

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Step 4:

We wait a moment for the data to display in Excel as shown below.

You proceed to change the data table interface, edit the font and color of the data table as usual and you're done.

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How to Update Data in Excel from Website

After inserting data from a website into Excel, in some cases, you also need to update the data from the original source. You can do it in 2 different ways.

Method 1: Update Excel Data from the Web

At the interface in Excel, click on the Data tab and then click on the Refresh All command or press the shortcut key combination Ctrl + Shift + F5.

The data will then be updated according to the data from the website.

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Method 2: Update Excel Data from the Web Automatically

Step 1:

First, click on the current data table and then click on the Query tab .

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Step 2:

Then look down at the Edit group and click Properties to set up automatic data table update mode.

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Step 3:

Display the interface, here you will check Refresh Every and then enter the number of minutes you want to automatically update the data . In addition, you can also check Refresh data when opening the file to update the data every time you open this table.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I prepare before working with Get Data from Web into Excel?

Review the requirements, back up important data when relevant, and confirm that your device, account, or software supports the steps in the guide.

What should I do if a step does not work?

Repeat the step carefully, verify each setting, restart the affected device or application, and check for newer compatibility information.

Is the process safe?

The process is generally safe when the instructions are followed carefully. Avoid unofficial downloads and stop before making changes that could affect important data.

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