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cherish6000
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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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Guy Hunkin
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Apr 28, 2021
Hi there! PDF connector is available in Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, as well. It is already available for customers on the Current Update Channel, and will be available on the Semi-Annual Update Channel version 2102 and on.
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Jenny1985
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Aug 13, 2021
Hi, I have the same problem. I just got an 365 account to be able to use the Get Data- PDF feature but can't see it in my ribbon. In the prior messages it said it should be in builds 2102 and on. I have version 2107 so it should be there I think. What can I do to get this feature in excel? Thanks in advance.


  • SergeiBaklan's avatar
    SergeiBaklan
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    Apr 25, 2022

    axajacques 

    Just .net is not enough, you need to be on Excel 365 or 2021.

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    axajacques
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    Apr 25, 2022

    Guy Hunkin 

     

    I have the same issue, and I have downloaded the latest version builder and .NET Framework 4.8 (see snapshot)

     

    I also have restarted my computer multiple times since then. Wondering if you guys know if there's anything else I'm missing in my Excel app?

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    Guy Hunkin
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    Nov 07, 2021

    Hi Bob_B2235 ! I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing and issue with the PDF connector.

     

    What's your Excel version please? You may find it under File > Account > Product Information section on the right. It might help if you take a screenshot of this section and paste it here. Please make sure the screenshot doesn't contain any personal information (like your email address) prior to upload.

     

    Guy

    - Excel Team

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    Bob_B2235
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    Oct 28, 2021

    Guy Hunkin 

    I just purchased 365 to convert data from a pdf into excel. I had seen several videos showing how easy it was but the option does not exist on my mac or pc.  I have the Family Subscription and this is VERY FRUSTRATING.   I've read the tech notes but that hasnt helped.  Is this feature not on Personal Subscriptions?  

     

    Since Microsoft is having a lot of issues with this function, do you recommend I purchase Adobe?

     

  • Guy Hunkin's avatar
    Guy Hunkin
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    Sep 19, 2021
    Jenny1985, are you still experiencing the problem?
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    Kejing_Gu1220
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    Aug 16, 2021

    Jenny1985 My function comes back, see the screenshot. 

    Version 2107 build 14228.20226 click to run

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