Excel's Hidden Camera Tool Takes Live Snapshots of Data to Streamline Reporting
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Excel's hidden "Camera" tool can take snapshots of data or charts and paste them as linked images that update when the source data changes.
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The Camera tool is not enabled by default - you have to customize the Quick Access Toolbar to add it.
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Once enabled, click the Camera button to take a snapshot of data, then paste into any worksheet as a linked picture.
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Linked pictures created with the Camera tool remain dynamically connected to the source data.
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Possible uses include consolidating data on one sheet, making dynamic dashboards, monitoring cells, and speeding up reporting.