Inserting pdf files as objects to excel

Question

When i try to insert a pdf as an embedded icon into excel using the object insert method I get the response cannot insert file.

Is there something I need to do differently or enable on my system?

Cheers

Mark

Answer 1

Have you tried the steps provided in the previous post, if not perform the steps and verify the results.

Answer 2

I'm having the same problem...

Does anyone know how to solve it?

I'm using 64bits softwares...

Answer 3

Try to open Excel in it's safe mode and try to insert the.pdf and verify the status.

For Windows XP

Click start > Run > type 'excel /safe' (without quotes and note the space in the command)

For Windows Vista and Windows 7

Click Start > In search type 'excel /safe' (without quotes and note the space in the command)

If the above works disable the add-ins and verify the status:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/view-manage-and-install-add-ins-in-office-programs-HA010354315.aspx#BM1

If the above step fails, Repair Office 2010.

Answer 4

I can insert Word docs (although if not a 2010 version it tries to send error reports and only works on 2nd attempt) , and power point.  I tried resaving the pdf as a .tiff or bitmap but my system will not allow me to resave to that file type.

Answer 5

Nothing special is required...

Are you able to insert other file types using the same method?