Excel Links not working

This article is relevant for Templafy users using Templafy Productivity Tools and have encountered Excel Links not working when trying to Link cells and tables from Excel to PowerPoint. It will be updated when newer information becomes available.

Expected user experience

Copying a cell or table from Excel (CTRL + C) and pasting to PowerPoint (CTRL + V), the user is met with the Link option.

Current user experience

Copying a cell or table from Excel (CTRL + C) and pasting to PowerPoint (CTRL + V), the user is not met with the Link option.

Cause

Microsoft changed the Copy and paste handling which can also be experienced even when not using Templafy.

What we currently know

Microsoft has released versions of Office on the Beta channel release track where the Links functionality has been restored and confirmed working. More information on Microsoft release channels can be found in their guide here.

Work around

The work arounds below require elevated administrative permissions on user’ s machines.

• Revert to an earlier version of Microsoft Office using the steps provided by Microsoft as per the guide here.

• Change Office release channel to Beta channel.

   

Should you need to further discuss this, please contact Templafy support here.