Can I connect a shared Excel file from SharePoint to Looker with Kondado?
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Yes. Paste the SharePoint file address into Kondado, choose the worksheet, and confirm the Via Kondado connection to Looker. The shared workbook keeps its header titles and Excel row numbers, so your Looker fields match the sheet your team already uses. If the file has multiple worksheets, repeat the setup for each one you want to visualize.
What kinds of Looker dashboards can I build from Excel data?
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You can build custom dashboards for expense approvals, lead follow-up logs, staffing plans, vendor scorecards, and monthly close checklists. Because each worksheet row keeps its Excel row number, you can trace a chart point back to the exact source line during reviews. Use header columns to create KPIs, filters, and comparisons that match how your team already reads the spreadsheet.
How often can my Excel data refresh in Looker?
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You can change the update frequency after the connection is live, choosing every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, hourly, daily, or another interval that matches your team's routine. For example, set a daily refresh after a close process or an hourly refresh during a campaign push. Automated updates refresh the Looker views without someone re-uploading the file.
Which KPIs can I track in Looker using an Excel worksheet?
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Common KPIs include approval cycle time, backlog count, spend by category, lead response time, and completion rate. You can combine header columns with the Excel row number to filter outliers and review individual records. This helps managers spot gaps, follow up on owners, and adjust plans before the next cycle.
Can I share a Looker dashboard built from Excel data with my team?
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Yes. Use Looker's sharing options to give teammates access or schedule views. You can also send the underlying Excel data to
Google Sheets or
BigQuery when another team needs it in their own tool. Keep the worksheet header row consistent so shared filters and KPIs stay easy to read.
What happens if my Excel headers have spaces or special characters?
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Kondado turns each header title from the first filled row into a text column with a normalized name. This makes column names easier to use in Looker filters, calculated fields, and chart labels. If you update the worksheet, keep the header row in the same position so the column mapping stays clear.
Can I start from a blank dashboard in Looker?
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Yes. You can start from a blank dashboard and add the charts, KPIs, and filters that fit your Excel worksheet. Build views for the metrics your team reviews weekly, then arrange them in the order that supports your meetings. This keeps the dashboard focused on decisions rather than a fixed layout.
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