Can you convert an InDesign File to Excel?

Though Adobe InDesign includes a feature that exports table data to text format, the simplest and most straightforward way to transfer InDesign table data to an Excel spreadsheet is to copy and paste the data into a spreadsheet.

How do I paste an Excel table into InDesign?

You can do this by putting your cursor in the InDesign table cell and pressing Esc. Alternatively, click and drag just to the cell border. You’ll know you have the cell selected when it’s fully highlighted. Paste.

How do I make a spreadsheet in InDesign?

Using the Create Table option

  1. Choose Table > Create Table.
  2. Specify the numbers of rows and columns.
  3. If your table contents will continue on more than one column or frame, specify the number of header or footer rows in which you want the information to be repeated.
  4. (Optional) Specify a table style.
  5. Click OK.

What is the difference between an InDesign book and document?

Book files are separate from document files. For example, when you choose the Save Book command, InDesign saves the changes to the book, not the documents in the book.

How do I link an Excel chart to InDesign?

Place the Table. Check Show Import Options in the import window (If it’s not already checked), select the file and click Open to import the Excel file into InDesign.

How do you import addresses from Excel to InDesign?

Choose File>Place (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd+D), then browse to select your Excel file. Make sure the Show Import Options box is checked, then click Open. Next you’ll see the Microsoft Excel Import Options dialog box. The settings shown below are the default settings, and they are fine.

What is an InDesign book File?

The book allows you to divide each chapter/section in an InDesign file and then link all the documents to build a publication. One InDesign document can belong to multiple book files.