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Copper Contributor

May 13, 2020

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Excel datatype geography

Hi there, using dataytype geography for the first time, I'm surprised how well the tool works to create maps. However, for creating a map of all German states, there seems to be a false link behi...

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Riny_van_Eekelen
May 14, 2020
Janus030
But did you see the file I attached in the other thread? If not, I'm attaching it again here.

regions_germany.xlsx148 KB

Riny_van_Eekelen

Platinum Contributor

May 13, 2020

Janus030

The same question and a solution came up a few days ago. See the link below.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/excel/bing-in-excel-maps/m-p/1377996#M61744

Janus030

Copper Contributor

May 13, 2020

Riny_van_Eekelen

Thanks a lot for your reply. Seems like some others experienced the same issue. I could unfortunately not solve the problem using the hints/ work arounds described. I'll write a message via File> Feedback

Riny_van_Eekelen
Platinum Contributor
May 14, 2020
Janus030
But did you see the file I attached in the other thread? If not, I'm attaching it again here.

regions_germany.xlsx148 KB
- Janus030
  Copper Contributor
  May 18, 2020
  Thanks Riny_van_Eekelen
  
  I checked your file again andtried to spell Thuringia in the English and German version. Nevertheless Excel does either not accept the location or does locate it somewhere in Austria.
  - SergeiBaklan
    Diamond Contributor
    May 18, 2020
    Janus030
    
    Do you mean if you open the Riny_van_Eekelen file, no changes, and it doesn't show Thuringia?