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.