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Default Pros of each format when pasting data tables from Excel to Word

Hi C@C,

The best paste format depends on your needs. Experiment with them to see which format best suits a given situation. Bear in mind
that the enhanced metafile format doesn't allow linking. Linking allows you to keep the Word data synchronized to the Excel
workbook.

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Cheers
macropod
[Microsoft MVP - Word]


"C@C" wrote in message ...
Where can I find information about the best choice of format for pasting
Excel tables (of data) into Word?
I am compiling a large thesis and want to choose the most efficient format
for the numerous data tables which will be imbeded in the doc. I will be
keeping the original datasets in Excel, but want to use the best format for
keeping size of the final doc down and ensuring the formatting doesn't get
messy whilst the document is being edited, referenced and repaginated.
Does anyone have the pros and cons of using RTF versus MS Word Doc Object
versus picture files (2 types: Windows and Enhanced). (I don't need to
reformat or edit the data once pasted).
Cheers.