Query tables allow Excel to connect to and import external data from sources like the web, text files, and Access databases. They define a cohesive range in a worksheet bound to an external data source, with properties and behaviors separate from the connection. Query tables can import data from web pages, text files, and Access tables into Excel ranges or Table objects. This presentation provides an overview but users should refer to official Microsoft documentation for complete information on query tables and file formats.

1. SpreadsheetML
Subject – Query Tables

2. Query Table Overview
• Cohesive range in a sheet
• Bound to external data source
• Can be a range or a Table object
• Collection of properties & behaviors
separate from the connection itself

3. Web Query

4. Web Query

5. Text Import

6. Text Import

7. Access Table

8. Access Table

9. Disclaimer
This presentation is for informational purposes only, and should
not be relied upon as a substitute or replacement for Microsoft
formal file format documentation, which is available at the
following website: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-
us/library/cc313118(v=office.12).aspx. Any views or opinions
presented in this material are solely those of the author and do
not necessarily represent those of Microsoft. Microsoft
disclaims all liability for mistakes or inaccuracies in this
presentation.