I am getting very desparate. I've searched through all of the help files and can't seem to find good information for getting data from an excel workbook. The help files in Access and Excel aren't consistent with one another. I've looked at DDE in Access, and found a little information, I've looked at all the help files in Excel and all it talks about is a convert to access or getting data from a database. I need a method for transferring the data, either from within excel to access, or getting data from excel. It needs to be automated so the users only have to click one button. All people aren't smart enough to do the import or link table properly. Any info or direction would be greatly appreciated.