Convert Excel spreadsheet to Word document

The need to convert files from time to time arises for almost every user. This is necessary in order to be able to continue working with data from one program in another. Quite often, such an operation is performed with Microsoft Office documents. In this publication, we will look at how you can convert an Excel workbook into a Word document.

Convert Excel to Word

Unfortunately, there is no standard function in Excel that can be used to convert a document to a text format readable by Word.

At the same time, there are manual ways to transfer the table, we examined them in a separate publication -.

Further, we will consider methods that allow us to cope with the task, so to speak, in a semi-automatic mode.

Method 1: use third-party programs

This method involves the use of third-party utilities. As an example, consider one of the most popular programs in this direction – Abex Excel to Word Converter (available on the website at: http://www.abexsoft.com/abex-excel-to-word-converter.html). Thanks to a simple interface, you don’t have to spend a lot of time and effort learning the functions and capabilities of the utility. The only drawback of the program, perhaps, is the lack of Russification.

So, after successfully downloading, installing and running the utility, perform the following steps:

1. We click on the button “Add Files”.
2. Go to document location XLS on the computer, mark it and open it by pressing the button of the same name (or you can simply double-click on the file).Note: You can select multiple documents at the same time.
3. We will again find ourselves in the program window, where at the bottom left we click on the current version of the Word format and select the required one from the drop-down list.
4. Go to parameter “Output setting”. Here we specify the path to the folder in which we want to save the resulting file. You can enter the address manually or by selecting a directory in the window that opens after pressing the button in the form of an ellipsis.If you check the box next to the option “Save target file(s) in source folder”, the document will be saved in the same directory as the original.
5. If you want to configure the conversion settings in more detail, click the button “Options” (although this is rarely necessary). After making changes, click OK.
6. Now all you have to do is press the button “Convert”to start the conversion and wait for the procedure to complete.

Method 2: use online services

Some users do not like to overload the operating system with rarely used programs. In this case, the best solution would be to use online services to perform the conversion. As an example, consider Convertio.

1. We go to the service page using the link: https://convertio.co/.
2. Expanding the contents of a tab “Convert” and stop at the option “Document Converter”.
3. Click on the inscription “Select Files” or by the icon in the form of a folder with a magnifying glass.
4. Select a document in the window that appears. XLS, which is planned to be converted, and open it.
5. Clicks on the current conversion option (ellipsis by default) in the line with the selected file.
6. A list will open, in which we first select the item “Document”, then – “DOC”.
7. Everything is ready to perform the conversion, so click the button “Convert”.
8. We are waiting for the completion of the procedure, which may take some time, after which we click “Download”.
9. Set the name of the converted file, select a folder to save it and click “Save”.

Conclusion

So, along with manual ways to convert an Excel document to Word (by copying and transferring data from one program to another), there are also special programs and online services that allow you to perform this operation. The decision in favor of one or another method is influenced both by the structure and volume of the processed data, and the preferences of the user himself.