How to Insert a PDF in Excel

Excel spreadsheets are incredibly useful for keeping track of data. In addition to manually inputting information into your spreadsheet, you’re able to include PDFs you may need for references, such as original copies of invoices or data visualizations. If you’re not sure how to insert a PDF into your Excel spreadsheets, just follow these simple steps.

How to Embed a PDF in Excel

You may haveused Excel to extract a table from a PDF, but if you only want to view your PDF in Excel, you can embed the file. Embedding your PDF means that you will be able to view the entire document in your Excel spreadsheet, but it won’t link back to the original document.

Sometimes you may want to be able to access a PDF’s original location after adding it to your Excel spreadsheet. To do so, you’re able to link the PDF. This option is especially useful if you plan on making changes to the PDF, as linking the inserted PDF to the original file will ensure the original file retains any updates you make.

How to Display a PDF as an Icon in Excel

You may not want to view the full version of your PDF in your Excel spreadsheet. As an alternative to inserting the entire PDF into your spreadsheet, you may insert your PDF as an icon. This is most useful for times when you want to link a PDF in your spreadsheet but not have the full document on display.

Formatting a PDF in Excel

You can adjust the size of the full PDF or icon by clicking on the PDF or icon and dragging it from the dots that appear, as you wouldinsert an image into Excel. However, you can also format your PDF or icon to adjust as you change your cell sizes.

Insert a PDF Into Your Next Excel Project

Inserting PDFs into your Excel spreadsheets can be very useful for a number of tasks, such as referencing and confirming information. No matter which method you use to insert your PDF, having it accessible while you are filling in or presenting a spreadsheet is helpful.

The ability to format your PDF within the spreadsheet makes it easy to incorporate without compromising the integrity of your spreadsheet. The next time you need to input an invoice or compare raw data to a presentation graph, try inserting a PDF into your Excel spreadsheet.

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