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However, you can also update the embedded file’s content by double-clicking the file icon or embedded content.

As soon as we insert an object in Excel, its connection to the source file is lost, so make sure to make all required changes to the original file before embedding it.

NOTE: If we intend to print the worksheet, then it is recommended to display the content of the embedded file as it will not publish the embedded file’s content if the only icon is displayed.

Otherwise, it will show the file content in the worksheet, which takes more space and is not recommended for presentation purposes. Select the “Display as icon” checkbox to display only the embedded file’s icon.We can see the list of file types accepted by going to “Insert” > “Text” > “Object” > “Create New” > “ Object type.” We can only embed certain file types into an Excel worksheet.Things to Remember about Inserting Object in Excel Embedded files are the preferred option compared to the link to file option when we need to send the worksheet to someone working on a different computer/ laptop since the link to file will only work if the source file is saved on the same device as the worksheet itself since embedded files are saved within the Excel file. Other data can be seen only by accessing the embedded file.Ĥ. We can keep any additional comments, notes, or information within the embedded file, allowing users to focus on the key information. Embedded files keep the worksheet presentation limited to required data only.In that case, we can create a separate embedded file within the worksheet instead of creating a particular file or writing a large amount of text in an Excel worksheet.

Suppose we want to use big text bodies to explain the data tables in a worksheet.

Excel is generally used for data tables/ charts.

When we want to add large comments or notes to a dataset in Excel Worksheet, we can embed a Word or text file instead of writing text in worksheet cells.

Why do we need Embedded Objects in Excel? NOTE: If we change the location/ path of the source file, the link to the file in the worksheet will not work.