{"id":6371,"date":"2024-02-05T07:57:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T07:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/?p=6371"},"modified":"2024-02-29T04:24:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T04:24:20","slug":"excel-break-links-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/excel-break-links-not-working","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways: Fix MS Excel Break Links Not Working Instantly!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"1898181a2aebca931198b7f41678d855\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<style>\r\n.leaderboard { width: 320px; height: 100px; }\r\n@media(min-width: 500px) { .leaderboard { width: 468px; height: 60px; } }\r\n@media(min-width: 800px) { .leaderboard { width: 728px; height: 90px; } }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8329139124199643\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle leaderboard\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block\"\r\n\t data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8329139124199643\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1972481166\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">MS Excel allows break link functions to validate the data easily by breaking normal formula links. But recently, many users have experienced and reported the <strong>Excel break links not working <\/strong>issue while handling the spreadsheet. These broken links can interrupt workflows &amp; cause hindrance, especially when trying to update important data in the worksheet. It is quite challenging for users; therefore, I have equipped this article.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here, you\u2019ll learn the intricacies of solving Excel break links that won&#8217;t work as expected along with other vital information.<\/p>\n<div style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'><div style='background: #eafdeb; padding: 12px;'><p><strong style='font-size: 18px;'>To repair corrupted Excel file, we recommend this tool:<\/strong><\/p><p style='font-size: 17px;'>This software will prevent Excel workbook data such as BI data, financial reports & other analytical information from corruption and data loss. With this software you can rebuild corrupt Excel files and restore every single visual representation & dataset to its original, intact state in 3 easy steps:<\/p><div><ol style='font-size: 17px; margin-top: 4px;'><li><strong><a href='https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/free-download-now' target='_blank'>Try Excel File Repair Tool<\/a><\/strong> rated <i>Excellent<\/i> by Softpedia, Softonic & CNET.<\/li><li>Select the corrupt Excel file (XLS, XLSX) & click <b>Repair<\/b> to initiate the repair process.<\/li><li>Preview the repaired files and click <b>Save File<\/b> to save the files at desired location.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><br>\n<h3><strong>Quick Fixes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dad9d9;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f4f3f3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s1\">Check if your Excel Sheet is Protected<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s2\">Delete the Named Ranges<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s3\">Remove External Links in the Charts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s4\">Remove the Conditional Formatting of External Links in Excel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s5\">Delete Data Validation Links <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s6\">Check the Workbook\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s7\">Convert Excel to a Zip File<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s8\">Change the Excel File Type<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Understanding Break Link in Excel &amp; Its Causes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Microsoft Excel, break links happen when a workbook holds links to external sources like other Excel files, databases, or web pages, and these links become corrupted or invalid. However, due to various reasons <strong>break links in Excel not working<\/strong>. A few common reasons are as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The link is used on a protected workbook or worksheet.<\/li>\n<li>File movements or deletions.<\/li>\n<li>Link is used in the conditional formatting rule or data validation rule.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in the linked data.<\/li>\n<li>The link is generated in an older Excel version (<strong>compatibility issues<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>A chart component has protected the external links.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, these are the common scenarios behind this issue now let\u2019s follow the possible solutions mentioned in the next section to overcome it.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How to Fix Excel Break Links Not Working Issue?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before starting with the fixes listed, confirm if the break links button is grey or dimmed out. To do so, go to the <strong>Data<\/strong> tab, and from the <strong>Queries &amp; Connections group,<\/strong> click on the<strong> Edit Links<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7978 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edit-Links-1.png\" alt=\"Edit Links\" width=\"547\" height=\"444\" \/><br \/>\nIf you find the break links button is dimmed, try the solutions listed.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"s1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 1 \u2013 Check if your Excel Sheet is Protected<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the Excel sheet you are using is protected, it won\u2019t allow you to use the break links option. Protecting the Excel sheet means it won\u2019t allow you to carry out pointless actions without authorization.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follow the steps to check and unprotect your Excel sheet:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Open your Excel file &gt;&gt; click on the <strong>Review<\/strong> option<\/li>\n<li>Now in the Protect group, you have to click on the option <strong>Unprotect Sheet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7964 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Unprotect-Sheet.png\" alt=\"Unprotect Sheet\" width=\"608\" height=\"442\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>You will ask for the password, type your <strong>password<\/strong> and click on <strong>OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6376 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-5.png\" alt=\"password\" width=\"428\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-5.png 428w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-5-300x128.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Data Tab<\/strong> on the<strong> Queries &amp; Connections group option, <\/strong>and click on the<strong> Edit links.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-6-788x415-1.png\" alt=\"Break Link\" width=\"595\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-6-788x415-1.png 788w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-6-788x415-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-6-788x415-1-768x404.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now click the <strong>Break Link<\/strong> button to confirm if the problem is resolved.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Also Read<\/span>: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/excel-broken-links\">MS Excel Broken Links Problem<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"s2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 2 &#8211; Delete the Named Ranges<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most of the time, it happens that the External Excel file has the defined names, leading to the Microsoft Excel break link not working issue. So, consider deleting the entire defined workbook names that may work for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follow the steps to do so:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Open your problematic Excel sheet and click on the <strong>Formulas Tab<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>And click on the <strong>Defined Names group,<\/strong> then choose <strong>Name Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7965 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Defined-Names-group.png\" alt=\"Defined Names group\" width=\"626\" height=\"387\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Here you will see the<strong> Name Manager<\/strong> box. Select it and click on <strong>Delete.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-8-788x611-1.png\" alt=\"Excel Break Links Not Working\" width=\"624\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-8-788x611-1.png 788w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-8-788x611-1-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-8-788x611-1-768x595.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Click on <strong>OK<\/strong> to save the changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check if the problem is resolved or not.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"s3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 3 &#8211; Remove External Links in the Charts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When creating charts on the external files, the phantom link is created, which sometimes causes a problem when using the Excel Break links button.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So here are the steps to delete charts in External links<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Right-click on the charts and then click on the <strong>Select Data<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6382 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-12-788x488-1.png\" alt=\"select data\" width=\"667\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-12-788x488-1.png 788w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-12-788x488-1-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-12-788x488-1-768x476.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Here you will see this chart is linked to the Source Workbook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7968 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Source-Workbook-1.png\" alt=\"Source Workbook\" width=\"688\" height=\"247\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Source workbook <\/strong>and copy the complete dataset.<\/li>\n<li>Then paste it to the <strong>xlsx file <\/strong>in the latest worksheet.<\/li>\n<li>Choose and right-click on the chart.<\/li>\n<li>Next, modify the reference to the new worksheet data in the Chart data range box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-16-788x424-1.png\" alt=\"Excel Break Links Not Working\" width=\"624\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-16-788x424-1.png 788w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-16-788x424-1-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-16-788x424-1-768x413.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your chart is linked to the latest workbook, and the Excel break links button is not working problem.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"s4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 4 \u2013 Remove the Conditional Formatting of External Links in Excel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The external links in the Conditional Formatting in Excel might be causing problems. As hidden conditional formatting rules might be causing problems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, check for the hidden conditional formatting and remove it in Excel.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Excel sheet<\/strong> and click on <strong>Home.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>And from the <strong>Styles group<\/strong>, choose <strong>Conditional Formatting<\/strong> and click on <strong>Manage Rules.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7966 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Navigation-to-Conditional-Formatting-Manage-Rules.png\" alt=\"Conditional Formatting\" width=\"277\" height=\"428\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>You will see the external links and then click on the <strong>Delete Rule<\/strong> the delete the links.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7967 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Delete-Rule-1.png\" alt=\"Delete Rule\" width=\"688\" height=\"247\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You need to remove the external links, which will fix the break links that are not working.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Also Read<\/span>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/troubleshoot-excel-hyperlinks-not-working\">Fix Excel Hyperlinks Not Working Problem<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"s5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 5 \u2013 Delete the Data Validation Links <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In some cases, in the Data Validation field, the external files have formulas associated with the source file. This will cause problems when you try to break links between the Excel workbooks. Therefore, here it is suggested to delete the links from the source.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Click on the Data tab in the Excel file and then from the Data Tools group.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the <strong>Data Validation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7969 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Data-Validation-1.png\" alt=\"Data Validation\" width=\"710\" height=\"478\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>And under the <strong>Source<\/strong>, remove the formula-like content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-10-788x614-1.png\" alt=\"Excel Break Links Not Working\" width=\"494\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-10-788x614-1.png 788w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-10-788x614-1-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/excel-break-links-not-working-10-788x614-1-768x598.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Alternatively, under the <strong>Data validation,<\/strong> click on the<strong> Validation Criteria<\/strong> and click on <strong>Any Values.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7970 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Excel-break-links-not-working-1.png\" alt=\"Excel break links not working\" width=\"488\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now check if this works for you to solve the problem.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"s6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 6 &#8211; Check the Workbook to Fix Excel Break Links Not Working<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sometimes, an Excel workbook faces compatibility problems, it starts causing various problems. In such a case, the compatibility checker will show problems in the workbook. Additionally, it can be prompted for locating and highlighting the problematic areas in the Excel workbook.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Follow the steps to run the compatibility checker in MS Excel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Launch the Excel file to open the linked document.<\/li>\n<li>Then from the menu bar, click on the<strong> File option<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Info <\/strong>from the left side<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Check for Issues <\/strong>option next to the <strong>Inspect Workbook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>And from the menu, click on the <strong>Check Compatibility option.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7971 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Check-Compatibility-option-1-1.png\" alt=\"Check Compatibility option\" width=\"621\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Then in the <strong>Check Compatibility window<\/strong>, Excel starts displaying entire workbook problems.<\/li>\n<li>Now to find every problem click on <strong>Find<\/strong> and remove the problems from the workbook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"s7\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 7 &#8211; Convert the Excel to a Zip File<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another method that you can try to solve the <strong>Microsoft Excel break link not working issue<\/strong> is to make a zip of your Excel file. This helps you to delete the external links and solve the Excel break links not working issue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follow the instructions to do so:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Open the folder where the external file is saved and right-click on the file<\/li>\n<li>Then choose the <strong>Rename <\/strong>option<\/li>\n<li>And change the extension to .zip<\/li>\n<li>Launch the zip file and open the Zip folder as your Excel file becomes a zip file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7973 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/zip-1-1-1.png\" alt=\"Zip folder\" width=\"688\" height=\"356\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>And here, delete the <strong>externalLinks folder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7974 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/zip-2-1-1-1.png\" alt=\"externalLinks folder\" width=\"688\" height=\"458\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Now modify a file extension from<strong> .zip to .xlsx<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And it will be converted from a zip file to an Excel file, and you can now break links in Excel.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Also Read<\/span>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/resolve-open-repair-tool-not-working-excel\">Excel Open and Repair Not Working- Unveiling the Fixes!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"s8\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Solution 8 &#8211; Change the Excel File Type<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lastly, if none of the above-listed fixes works for you, the problem might be with the Excel file type. In this case, changing the file type might work for you to fix break links not working problem in Excel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Follow the steps to do so: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Click on the File option<\/li>\n<li>And click on the <strong>Save As <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<li>Then alter the file type, for, eg. <strong>.xlsx to .xls.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Unable-To-Save-Excel-Workbook.png\" alt=\"Excel break links not working\" width=\"753\" height=\"562\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>And click on <strong>Save.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Now click on the File option again and choose <strong>Save As<\/strong> an option<\/li>\n<li>Then change the file type .xls to .xlsx and click on <strong>Save.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Launch the Excel file and check if the break links not working problem is resolved.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How to Break Links in Excel That Won&#8217;t Break?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To break links in MS Excel that won\u2019t break, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the workbook in which you want to break links.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Data<\/strong> tab, under the <strong>Connections<\/strong> group &gt;&gt; click <strong>Edit Links\u00a0<\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7980 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/How-to-Break-Links-in-Excel.png\" alt=\"How to Break Links in Excel \" width=\"672\" height=\"312\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dad9d9;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f4f3f3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Please Note<\/strong><\/span>: If your document doesn\u2019t contain linked info, then <strong>Edit Links<\/strong> option is unavailable there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Under Source list, you have to click a link you want to break &gt;&gt; click on the <strong>Break Link<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Recommended Way to Repair &amp; Recover Corrupted Excel File Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While performing the task or fixing Excel errors, if, unfortunately, your Excel file data gets deleted or corrupted, then you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/download-excel-repair.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Excel Repair Tool<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>This unique tool is used to repair multiple Excel files in one repair cycle and recover the entire data in the preferred location. 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Moreover, there are some 3rd-party tools or add-ins also available that may offer more innovative detection capabilities.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Can You Break Internal Links in Excel?<\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe answer to this question is yes. To break internal links in MS Excel, select the cell or range of cells that contains the links. Click on <strong>Break Link<\/strong> by navigating to Data tab &gt;&gt; <strong>Edit Links<\/strong> option.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>What Should I Do If I Encounter Errors While Fixing Break Links Manually?<\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhile fixing the break links issues, if Excel displays errors, consider checking the updated references for accuracy &amp; make sure that linked data sources are accessible.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Can Break Links Be Fixed Across Multiple Workbooks Concurrently?<\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Yes<\/strong>, Excel's \u2018<strong>Edit Links<\/strong>\u2019 feature lets users manage the break links across manifold workbooks concurrently.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can Break Links in Excel Cause Data Loss?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"No, break links do not lead to data loss, but it can disrupt the spreadsheet data access &amp; updates, therefore, it's essential to fix the break links problem on time to maintain the data integrity.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Does Moving Excel File Break Links?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<strong>Yes<\/strong>, moving the Excel file from one location to another will break the link since the complete path will no longer be valid.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is There a Way to Detect Break Link in Excel Automatically?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Yes, Excel offers an excellent feature known as Error Checking that can assist you in identifying cells or objects holding break links. 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However, by following the systematic approaches outlined in this optimized post and adopting best practices for link management, you can successfully fix break link issues and diminish their impact on data accuracy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moreover, if you are facing any other issue related to Excel, let us know by sharing your experience on our social media <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MS-Excel-Repair-Tool-1569953153234271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FB<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/repairmsexcel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> Pages.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dad9d9;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f4f3f3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:2px;-moz-border-radius:2px;-webkit-border-radius:2px;\">\n<p><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/break-a-link-to-an-external-reference-in-excel-f1ca8b08-4f24-4af6-92e5-f4fdb1442748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/break-a-link-to-an-external-reference-in-excel-f1ca8b08-4f24-4af6-92e5-f4fdb1442748<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<br><center><a href='https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/free-download-now' title='Try Excel Repair Now'><img src='https:\/\/www.repairmsexcel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/729x120-en.png' \/><\/a><\/center><br>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MS Excel allows break link functions to validate the data easily by breaking normal formula links. 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