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Connect Excel to Data Studio

Visualizing Excel data in Data Studio is straightforward with Kondado. You connect your Excel file stored on OneDrive or SharePoint by pasting the file address, and Kondado reads any worksheet you choose. The first filled row becomes the header, and each title becomes a column. Then you select Data Studio as your destination, and your spreadsheet data becomes available for building charts and reports. You can set the update frequency to every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, hourly, daily, or another interval that fits your needs.

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  • ✓No code, no spreadsheets
  • ✓Auto-refreshed data
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Kondado provides a direct connection from Excel to Data Studio, so you can turn spreadsheets into visual reports without intermediate databases or complex setup. Business users, marketing teams, and operations teams can build dashboards that answer key questions and support daily decisions, with data refreshed on a configurable schedule.

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Available data

Excel data available in Looker Studio (now Data Studio)

Each item below is automatically replicated by Kondado from Excel into Data Studio — no schema setup, no manual mapping.

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Auto-refresh

Available integrations

Spreadsheet (worksheet)
Each row represents a row of the selected Excel worksheet, with the Excel row number and a text column for each header title from the first filled row, using a normalized name.

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With Kondado, your Excel worksheets become a direct data source for Data Studio through the Spreadsheet (worksheet) pipeline. You can visualize sales figures, budget targets, or inventory counts from different worksheets, all in one dashboard. For example, a marketing team can track campaign spend against budget, an operations team can monitor stock levels and reorder points, and a finance team can review expense reports by category. Combine these views to spot trends, compare actuals to targets, and make faster decisions.

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How to create Excel dashboards in Looker Studio (now Data Studio)

Visualize your data automatically — no spreadsheet exports or custom scripts.

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Connect Excel as a data source

Add your Excel file to Kondado by pasting its OneDrive or SharePoint address and selecting the worksheet you want to use. The first filled row becomes the header, and each title becomes a column.

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Select Data Studio as destination

Choose Looker Studio (formerly Data Studio) as your destination. Kondado creates a Spreadsheet (worksheet) pipeline that makes your Excel data available for reporting.

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Build dashboards and set refresh

Create custom charts and reports in Data Studio using your Excel pipeline. Then configure the update frequency, such as every 15 minutes or daily, to keep your dashboards current.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers about visualizing Excel data in Looker Studio (now Data Studio) automatically

How do I connect my Excel file to Data Studio using Kondado? ▼
Start by adding your Excel file as a data source in Kondado. Paste the OneDrive or SharePoint address of the file, then choose the worksheet you want to use. Next, select Looker Studio (formerly Data Studio) as your destination. Kondado will create a Spreadsheet (worksheet) pipeline that makes your data available for reporting.
What kind of dashboards can I build with Excel data in Data Studio? ▼
You can build custom dashboards for sales performance, budget tracking, inventory management, and campaign analysis. For example, visualize monthly sales targets versus actuals, monitor stock levels across locations, or compare marketing spend by channel. Since each worksheet becomes a pipeline, you can combine multiple sheets into a single view for a complete picture.
How often does my Excel data update in Data Studio? ▼
You control the update frequency when you set up the connection. Choose from every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, hourly, daily, or another interval that matches your business rhythm. Kondado then refreshes your data on that configurable schedule, so your Data Studio reports stay current without manual work.
Which KPIs can I track by visualizing Excel data in Data Studio? ▼
Common KPIs include revenue growth, budget variance, inventory turnover, and campaign return on investment. You can also track operational metrics like order fulfillment rates, customer acquisition cost, and monthly recurring revenue. Because Data Studio lets you blend data from multiple pipelines, you can create a unified scorecard for your team.
Do I need to build my dashboards from scratch? ▼
Yes, you will create custom dashboards in Looker Studio (formerly Data Studio) tailored to your Excel data. Start with a blank report and add charts, scorecards, and filters using your Spreadsheet (worksheet) pipeline. This gives you full control over the metrics and layout that matter most to your team.
Can I share my Data Studio dashboards with my team? ▼
Yes, Data Studio (now Looker Studio) includes sharing options that let you send a link or invite team members to view or edit your reports. You can control permissions for each person, so colleagues see only the dashboards they need. Shared dashboards update automatically on your configured schedule, keeping everyone aligned.
Do I need technical skills to visualize Excel data in Data Studio? ▼
No technical skills are required. Kondado's no-code setup lets you connect your Excel file by pasting a link and selecting a worksheet. Then you choose Data Studio as your destination and start building charts with drag-and-drop tools. Business users can create and maintain their own reports without IT help.
Can I combine Excel data with other sources in Data Studio? ▼
Yes, you can add multiple pipelines to Data Studio, including data from Google Sheets, BigQuery, or PostgreSQL. This lets you blend spreadsheet data with other business systems for richer insights. For example, combine Excel budget data with BigQuery sales data to compare planned versus actual performance.

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