Key concept -- linking and embedding data

Linking and embedding data objects

When you copy and paste from an Excel file or text file into a Prism data table, you have the option to paste only the values or to keep a live link to the original file so that whenever the original file is changed and saved, your Prism graphs and analyses will update. A third option is to embed (keep a copy) of the original file inside your Prism file.

When you link, you keep a connection to the original file. When you embed, you make a new copy.

Linking and embedding works differently with Prism for Windows and Prism for Mac:

•	With Prism for Windows you can link or embed to Excel and text files.

•	With Prism for Mac, you can't embed files or link directly to Excel spreadsheets. You can, however, link to text files.