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Refresh data in current worksheet

Refreshes the data in the active worksheet, updating external data connections and recalculating formulas.

Ctrl + F5

When to use it

Use when you have imported data from external sources (e.g., databases, web queries) and need to update it with the latest information.

Pro tip

Press Ctrl+Alt+F5 to refresh all data in the workbook at once.

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