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Excel Sharepoint Browser Compatibility: Text Queries (How to Remove)

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I have a problem with Excel in the browser when trying to edit a file on Sharepoint. 

The file has been edited by various people and so it has some legacy issues. One of those issues is "Text Queries"

When I go to edit in the browser I get this message:

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So I have to edit in full Excel - even for a quick change.

 

My question: Is there a way to remove the text queries from the file?

 

I tried going to "Data > Queries & Connections" and deleting the queries that showed up but I still have the problem.

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best response confirmed by Reuben (Iron Contributor)
Solution

Hi Reuben,

 

For this case stay somewhere within your connected data, in Ribbon click Properties and uncheck Save query definition:

 

DataConnection.JPG

Thanks @Sergei Baklan once I did this and then opened  and saved as a "Editable File" it seems to be working.

Once again you've really helped me. I appreciate it.

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best response confirmed by Reuben (Iron Contributor)
Solution

Hi Reuben,

 

For this case stay somewhere within your connected data, in Ribbon click Properties and uncheck Save query definition:

 

DataConnection.JPG

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