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The following example shows how to edit an existing query using the Query wizard, accessed from the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet created earlier.
Also, see:

• Extracting data using the Microsoft Query wizard
• Common duplication problems.

To edit an existing query using the Query wizard:

1. Open the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
2. Open the Query wizard.
   
   Note: In Microsoft Excel 2010 right click on one of the populated cells and select Table >Edit Query from the menu.
   
   In Microsoft Excel 2003:
   • select Data > Import External Data > Edit Query
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   • click  on the External Data toolbar
   
   • right click on one of the populated cells and select Edit Query from the menu (Microsoft Excel 2003).
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   Note: You can also refresh your dataset by selecting Refresh Data.
   
   The SQL Server Login window is displayed.
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3. Type in your username and password.
   Note: This is your usual Synergetic username and password. 
4. Click .
   The Query Wizard - Choose Columns window is displayed.
   
5. Update the query using the Query Wizard windows. See Extracting data using the Microsoft Query wizard.
6. Click

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   The Query Wizard - Finish window is displayed.
   
7. Select Return Data to Microsoft Office Excel.
8. Click .
9. Switch back to Microsoft Excel.
   The dataset is refreshed with the latest parameters.