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Copper Contributor

Sep 02, 2020

Excel 2016 Get data from PDF missing

Hi all, I'm using Excel 2016 on Windows 10, and I find that I don't have the option to get external data from PDF. Any idea what could be the issue here?

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avcs458

Copper Contributor

Feb 23, 2021

Is this feature Windows version dependent? I use the same office subscription on 2 PC's, the W10 PC has this feature available, the W7 PC does not

Guy Hunkin

Microsoft

Feb 24, 2021

avcs458 Import from PDF data connector in Excel is not Window dependent. It does require .NET framework 4.5 or higher to be installed however. You can download it here: Download .NET Framework | Free official downloads (microsoft.com).

Guy

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militelmas
Copper Contributor
Mar 03, 2021
I have the same problem. I have installed NET FrameWork 4.8 but nothing. My subscription are a Enterprise semi annual. I solve it with this solution:

https://www.solver.com/switching-office-365-monthly-update-channel
- Guy Hunkin
  Microsoft
  Mar 04, 2021
  Hi there! What's your version number in the Semi-Annual channel please? I suggest you to try again by updating to the latest version on the Semi-Annual channel. Please let me know if you still can't see the PDF connector for some reason.
  - JorgeJCI
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 02, 2021
    Guy Hunkin I'm having the same problem with the latest semi-annual channel.
- SergeiBaklan
  Diamond Contributor
  Mar 03, 2021
  militelmas
  
  IMHO, easier and more reliable to change the channel from Admin center or by Office Deployment Tool.