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Import values from a spreadsheet
Note:
This workflow begins with the Manual Input dialog box open.
Right-click a column heading and choose Edit in Spreadsheet.An Excel window opens.
Edit the values in the spreadsheet.
Click the Add-Ins tab.
Click Update Table.
Click File→CloseThe Excel window closes, and the values in the Manual Input dialog box update.
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