Database Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 4-6.
Linking data to shapes from the External Data window
As you can see, you can also disconnect the row data from the shape using the
Unlink option from the context menu.
when all the rows are linked, the leftmost columns will display link icons for all the
rows (Figure
4-7
).
Figure 4-7.
Icons showing that all rows are linked
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If there is any mismatch between the column name and the text on the
shapes, the linking will not work. Also, if you add a new row of data, you'll need to create a
new shape and link the row data to that shape.
Caution
