Do you have a table or list in a Word document that you want to move to Excel for calculations or better organization? Converting Word to Excel is simple! In this guide, we’ll show you two easy methods to do it quickly.
Why Convert Word to Excel?
- Excel helps with calculations, sorting, and data analysis.
- Tables in Word don’t support formulas like Excel.
- Excel makes data look more organized and professional.
Method 1: Copy & Paste (Best for Small Tables)
This is the fastest way if your Word file has a small table.
Steps:
- Open your Word file (DOC or DOCX).
- Select the table by clicking the + icon at the top-left corner.
- Press
Ctrl + C(or right-click → Copy). - Open Excel (or Google Sheets).
- Click on a cell where you want the table.
- Press
Ctrl + V(or right-click → Paste). - Adjust columns if needed.
✅ Done! Your Word table is now in Excel.
Method 2: Save as Text & Import to Excel (Best for Large Data)
If your Word file has a lot of data, this method works better.
Steps:
- Open your Word file.
- Go to File → Save As.
- Choose “Plain Text (.txt)” as the format and save.
- Open Excel → Go to Data tab. Get External Data → From Text.
- Select your saved .txt file → Click Import.
- Follow the Text Import Wizard (choose “Delimited” if needed).
- Click Finish →Your data will appear in Excel!
✅ Success! Now you can edit it in Excel.
Bonus: Use Online Tools (Fast & Easy)
If you don’t want to do it manually, try free online converters like
- iLovePDFPro.in Word to Excel Converter (Simple & secure)
- Google Sheets (Upload Word and open in Sheets)
Just upload your Word file, click convert, and download the Excel file!
Final Tips
✔ Always check formatting after converting.
✔ Use Excel formulas (like SUM, AVERAGE) for calculations.
✔ Save your Excel file as .xlsx for best compatibility.
Now you know how to easily convert Word to Excel! Try it yourself and make your data more powerful. 🚀
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