How to connect Microsoft Excel and Airtable
Create a New Scenario to Connect Microsoft Excel and Airtable
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Microsoft Excel, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Microsoft Excel or Airtable will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Microsoft Excel or Airtable, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Microsoft Excel Node
Select the Microsoft Excel node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Configure the Microsoft Excel
Click on the Microsoft Excel node to configure it. You can modify the Microsoft Excel URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Airtable Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Microsoft Excel node, select Airtable from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Airtable.


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Authenticate Airtable
Now, click the Airtable node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Airtable settings. Authentication allows you to use Airtable through Latenode.
Configure the Microsoft Excel and Airtable Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Microsoft Excel and Airtable Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Microsoft Excel, Airtable, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Microsoft Excel and Airtable integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Microsoft Excel and Airtable (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Microsoft Excel and Airtable
Microsoft Excel + Airtable + Slack: When a new row is added to a Microsoft Excel table, the data is synced to a new record in Airtable. A summary of the new record is then sent to a Slack channel.
Airtable + Microsoft Excel + Google Sheets: When a new record is created in Airtable, a report is generated by adding a row to an Excel table, and then that Excel row is saved to a Google Sheet.
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FAQ Microsoft Excel and Airtable
How can I connect my Microsoft Excel account to Airtable using Latenode?
To connect your Microsoft Excel account to Airtable on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Microsoft Excel and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Microsoft Excel and Airtable accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically update Airtable from new Excel rows?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor makes it easy to map Excel columns to Airtable fields, ensuring real-time data synchronization without any coding.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Microsoft Excel with Airtable?
Integrating Microsoft Excel with Airtable allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically backing up Airtable data to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
- Importing and cleaning Microsoft Excel data directly into Airtable.
- Creating custom reports in Excel using data from Airtable bases.
- Syncing contact lists between Microsoft Excel and Airtable.
- Triggering email campaigns based on changes in either Excel or Airtable.
How do I handle large Excel files when integrating with Airtable?
Latenode efficiently processes large Excel files using streamlined data parsing, ensuring smooth integration with Airtable without performance bottlenecks.
Are there any limitations to the Microsoft Excel and Airtable integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex Excel formulas might not directly translate to Airtable.
- Very large datasets may require optimization for optimal performance.
- Real-time updates depend on the chosen polling interval or trigger.