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Inserting a file isn't currently possible in Excel for the web. You can, however, insert a file in the Excel desktop app.

  • To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.

    Open Excel desktop app screenshot

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  1. Choose where to insert the content of the file.

  2. On the Insert tab, select  Excel Object button iconObject.

  3. Select From File.

  4. Choose the file to insert and select OK.

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