Link Between Word Document and Excel Not Updating

PrimeTime

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I have a Word Document and an Excel File share the exact values and data and when I update the Word Document, I also have to update the corresponding excel file.

To save rework, I created links between the two files.

Please feel free to correct me if there is a better and more efficient way.

The way I create the link is I copy the data/value from the Word document and then I go over to the excel file and click on "Paste Special" then I click on "Paste link: Text" as seen below.




It works at the beginning when I have both files open simultaneously. If I update the Word document, the excel file updates accordingly.

Where I start having problems is once I save and close both files. If I then open the Word document and make changes, the excel file doesn't update.


When I got to the "Edit links" in Excel and click on "Update Values" nothing happens.

Can anyone please help and give guidance here.
 

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