[Solved] Import spreadsheet into database

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handiman1010
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[Solved] Import spreadsheet into database

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:D Hi! How do I import the information in a spreadsheet into a new database. I know I have done this before but it has been a few years and I can't seem to figure it out. When I create a new database I thought I could copy and paste the spreadsheet data into the database but when I try to do that it pastes all the date into one cell. Any help will be much appreciated.
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handiman1010 wrote: Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:54 am How do I import the information in a spreadsheet into a new database.
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How do I import an OO spreadsheet into an OO DB?

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Re: Import spreadsheet into database

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Select and copy a spreadsheet (ctrl+A, ctrl+C)

Switch to Base, don't open the table, but select paste from the context menu (right muse button) of the destination table.

Follow the assistant to map/select columns...
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