# Google Workspace Improved file importing in Google Sheets with tables and linked pivot tables

- Product: Google Workspace (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/google-workspace)
- Vendor: Google
- Date: 2026-08-11
- Original notes: http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/08/improved-file-import-google-sheets-tables.html
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/google-workspace/releases/2026-08-11-improved-file-importing-in-google-sheets-with-tab

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We’re introducing two key improvements in Google Sheets that preserve formatting and linked data when converting files from Microsoft Excel. First, Excel tables will now seamlessly import as Sheets ta…

- **added** — Excel tables now seamlessly import as Sheets tables
- **added** — Linked pivot tables are preserved when converting files from Microsoft Excel