Managing data links

Data links can be renamed and deleted, and their settings can be changed, including the files they link to.

If a source file is moved, deleted, or renamed, the link becomes broken. You can reestablish the link to the same file in a new location or a different file altogether.

To modify a data link or fix a broken one

   1   Do one of the following to choose Data Link Manager ():

    On the ribbon, choose Insert > Data Link Manager (in Data); Annotate > Data Link Manager (in Tables).

    On the menu, choose Insert > Data Link > Data Link Manager.

    Type datalink and then press Enter.

   2   Select the data link you want to modify.

Broken data links are indicated in the Links list ().

   3   Click Modify Data Link ().

   4   If the data link is broken or for any other reason, click [...] to select a different file to link to.

   5   Select any additional options you want to change. Click [?] for more details.

   6   Click OK.

    7    Click OK again.

To rename a data link

   1   Do one of the following to choose Data Link Manager ():

    On the ribbon, choose Insert > Data Link Manager (in Data); Annotate > Data Link Manager (in Tables).

    On the menu, choose Insert > Data Link > Data Link Manager.

    Type datalink and then press Enter.

   2   Select the data link you want to rename.

   3   Click Rename Data Link ().

   4   Type a new name, and then press Enter.

   5   Click OK.

    6    Click OK again.

To delete a data link

   1   Do one of the following to choose Data Link Manager ():

    On the ribbon, choose Insert > Data Link Manager (in Data); Annotate > Data Link Manager (in Tables).

    On the menu, choose Insert > Data Link > Data Link Manager.

    Type datalink and then press Enter.

   2   Select the data link you want to delete.

   3   Click Delete Data Link ().

   4   Click OK to confirm the deletion, or click No to cancel.

   5   Click OK.

    6    Click OK again.