A Web page is opened in a new browser window when you click a link in the Web Query dialog box in Excel (277864)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2002
  • Microsoft Office Excel 2003
This article was previously published under Q277864

SYMPTOMS

When you click a link in the Web Query dialog box in Microsoft Excel, the linked Web page opens in a new browser window instead of in the Web Query dialog box.

CAUSE

Some Web pages contain hyperlinks that are designed to open the linked Web page in a new browser window.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, copy and paste the Web address from the new browser window to the Address box in the Web Query dialog box. Click Go to open the Web page in the Web Query dialog box.

REFERENCES

For more information about Web queries, click Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type query for data from a Web page in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/23/2004
Keywords:kbQuery kbprb KB277864
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