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# Microsoft Excel Desktop

The Microsoft Excel Desktop destination in Coupler.io generates a downloadable file that you can open directly in Microsoft Excel on your computer. Every time your data flow runs, Coupler.io produces a fresh file ready for download — no OneDrive, no cloud sync, no API credentials required.

This destination is designed for users who work with Excel locally rather than through Excel Online. If you need data pushed directly into a cloud-hosted workbook, use the [Microsoft Excel Online](/destinations/categories/spreadsheets/microsoft_excel.md) destination instead.

## Why use Microsoft Excel Desktop as a destination?

* **No cloud account required** — no OneDrive, no Microsoft 365 subscription, no OAuth sign-in on the destination side
* **Works with any local Excel installation** — open the downloaded file in Excel for Windows, Mac, or any spreadsheet app that reads Excel-compatible files
* **Excel-friendly by default** — built-in BOM (byte order mark) support ensures special characters display correctly when you open the file
* **Minimal configuration** — just select the destination, run the flow, and download
* **Works with any Coupler.io source** — pull data from HubSpot, Shopify, Google Ads, Airtable, or any other supported source and export it for local use

## Prerequisites

* Microsoft Excel or any spreadsheet application that can open CSV/Excel-compatible files installed on your computer

## Quick start

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The Microsoft Excel Desktop destination requires almost no configuration. Focus on getting your source data right — once the data flow runs, you just download the file and open it in Excel.
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## How to connect

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**Add a source to your data flow.** Log in to Coupler.io and create a new data flow. Select your data source (for example, HubSpot, Shopify, or Google Analytics) and configure it to pull the data you need.
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**Select Microsoft Excel Desktop as the destination.** In the destination step of your data flow setup, choose **Microsoft Excel Desktop** from the list of available destinations.
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**Run the data flow.** Click **Save and Run** to execute the data flow. Once the run completes, the file is ready for download.
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**Download and open the file.** After the run completes, download the generated file from the Coupler.io interface. Open it in Microsoft Excel on your computer. Your data is ready to use.
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Each time the data flow runs, a new file is generated. Download the latest version after each run to get the most current data.
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## Supported features

| Feature              | Supported |
| -------------------- | --------- |
| Replace mode         | Yes       |
| Append mode          | No        |
| Automatic scheduling | Yes       |
| Type enforcement     | No        |
| Templates            | No        |


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