How do I export Excel to Word?

To export data from Excel to Word, the simplest method involves copying and pasting the desired information directly between the two applications.

Copying Excel Data to Word

This process is straightforward and allows you to quickly transfer tables or ranges of data from your spreadsheet into a Word document.

Here are the steps based on a common method:

1. Open the destination Word document. Ensure the document where you want to place the Excel data is open and ready.
2. In the source Excel spreadsheet, select the data you want to copy then hit CTRL-C. Navigate to your Excel file, highlight the specific cells, rows, or columns that you wish to move, and copy them using the keyboard shortcut CTRL + C (or right-click and select "Copy").
3. In the destination Word document, place the cursor where you want the data, then hit CTRL-V. Switch back to your open Word document, click to set your insertion point (where you want the data to appear), and paste the copied data using the keyboard shortcut CTRL + V (or right-click and select "Paste").

This action will insert the selected Excel data into your Word document, typically maintaining its tabular structure. Depending on your version of Word and Excel, you may have paste options available (usually appearing as a small icon after pasting) that allow you to control formatting, such as keeping the original Excel formatting, matching the destination Word style, pasting as a picture, or linking the data.

By following these steps, you can effectively transfer your Excel data into a Word document.