To import data using the Legacy Wizards in Excel, you first need to enable them through the Excel Options, and then access them from the Data tab.
Here's a straightforward guide on how to enable and access these valuable tools for importing various data types:
The Legacy Wizards offer specialized ways to import data from sources like text files, external databases, and XML files, providing more control over the import process. To use them, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the File tab in Excel.
- Select Options from the left-hand menu.
- In the Excel Options dialog box, choose Data from the left-hand pane.
- Under the "Show Legacy Data Import Wizards" section, select one or more wizards you want to enable access to from the Excel ribbon. You can choose from options like:
- From Text (Legacy)
- From Web (Legacy)
- From Access (Legacy)
- From SQL Server (Legacy)
- From SQL Server Analysis Services (Legacy)
- From OData Feed (Legacy)
- From XML Data Import (Legacy)
- Click OK to close the Excel Options window.
- Close the workbook and then reopen it to see the activate the wizards.
Once enabled and after reopening Excel, you can access the Legacy Wizards to import your data:
- Go to the Data tab on the Excel ribbon.
- In the "Get & Transform Data" group, click Get Data.
- Hover over Legacy Wizards, and then select the specific wizard you want to use for your data import task (e.g., From Text (Legacy), From Web (Legacy)).
Selecting a wizard will launch its specific interface, guiding you through the steps to connect to your data source and import the data into your Excel workbook.
Using the Legacy Wizards can be particularly helpful when you need fine-tuned control over how data is parsed, formatted, or linked during the import process from certain older or specific data source types.
