Excel update links without opening file
If you have ever opened an Excel file and been prompted to update links to another file, yet you are certain that there are no links to any other files, your file may contain phantom links. Show To remove Phantom Links from a workbook, first check to make sure that there are not any non-phantom links in the file. How to check for non-phantom linksCheck for Real Links in your formulas
Check for Defined Name Links
Check for Chart Links
Check for Object Links
Check for Data Validation Links
Check for Conditional Formatting Links
Check for Links on Hidden Worksheets
If you perform the steps on the previous page and there are no Non-Phantom links, then the workbook probably contains Phantom Links. Remove phantom linksRefer the Link to itself Go to the Edit Links menu and select the unwanted link Create a Real Link between the two files
Delete Sections of the file with the Phantom Links
Can Excel refresh data without opening file?Can I refresh excel sheet without opening the file. Short answer is No. But if you can explain the scenario more then there could alternatives that may help you. Note - Use Get Active Window activity.
How do I get Excel to automatically update links?Instead, you should enable automatic link updates in Excel 2013 by selecting File, Options, Trust Center, Trust Center Settings, External Content, and under the section labeled Security settings for Workbook Links, select Enable automatic update for all Workbook Links, and then click OK.
How do you update links in Excel VBA?In the Excel Options window, go to the Trust Center tab, and choose Trust Center Settings… 4. In the Trust Center Settings window, (1) go to the External Content tab, (2) select Enable automatic update for all Workbook Links, and (3) click OK.
Why is Excel asking me to update links?When you open a workbook that contains links to cells in other workbooks, you may receive the following message: This workbook contains links to other data sources. If you update the links, Excel attempts to retrieve the latest data. If you don't update, Excel uses the previous information.
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