Linking Word and Excel

The example on this page shows a chart that was created in Microsoft Excel then copied, pasted and linked to Word.

Linking a chart to a newsletter or report is an excellent example of how to use Microsoft Office effectively.

Say someone corrected the data in the spreadsheet. The chart in Microsoft Excel will change. Any chart that is linked with Paste Special in Word will update, too.

Before You Begin The Beginning Guide to Excel 2013 demonstrates how to create charts. It is available online here.

You can also make your own chart for this demo if you wish.