Changing a linked Excel file in PowerPoint involves selecting the linked object and pointing PowerPoint to the new source file location. This process allows you to update the data displayed in your presentation using information from a different or updated Excel workbook.
Steps to Change the Source File
Based on a guide from Templafy, changing the source of a linked Excel element in PowerPoint is a straightforward process:
- Select the Linked Element: In your PowerPoint slide, click on the specific chart, table, or object that is linked to the Excel file.
- Access the Callout Menu: A small callout or option should appear near the selected element. Open the drop-down menu associated with this callout.
- Choose 'Change Source': From the options presented in the drop-down menu, select the command labeled "Change Source".
- Browse for the New File: This action will typically open your computer's File Explorer or a similar browsing window.
- Select the Desired File: Navigate through your folders to find and select the new version or different Excel file you wish to link to.
- Confirm the Change: Click on "Open" to confirm your selection and update the link in PowerPoint.
This process effectively redirects the link, so that future updates to the PowerPoint object will pull data from the newly specified Excel file.
Reference: Templafy, How to use Excel Links (August 20, 2024)
