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Datastream

Datastream Using Excel- Getting Started

Starting Out

  • Open Excel.
  • Click "Add-Ins" at the top of the screen.
  • To the left of the screen click "Datastream-AFO". It should look something like the image below.)

Excel - Getting Started screen

Figure 1: Getting Started in Excel


  • To make a "Static" or "Time Series" data request, select either of those items from the Datastream-AFO menu.
  • For instructions on using these features see pages 6 and 10 of the Datastream User Guide. (NOTE: User Guide also available from Datastream-AFO pull-down menu. Click "Online Manuals" and select "User Guide".)

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