Solved EXCEL get data via MsQuery -- permanent decent fix for missing Msquery in EXCEL get data (solved finally)


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Hi folks

in EXCEL from the Files menu go to options and select these 2 items from show legacy data import wizards.

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now restart excel data->get data

You'll see a new option legacy wizards with Microsoft query as an option.


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Then it all works properly as before in EXCEL with all the formatting options etc etc.

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Q.E.D -- but why Ms hide or obfuscate a useful function that people have been using regularly for at least over 20 years --- BONKERS.
Anyway problem now solved.

Cheers
jimbo
 

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