How to Fax an Excel Spreadsheet From a Computer

Using the Internet to send faxes is a convenient, inexpensive and time-effective method of faxing if you do not have a fax machine. You can fax an Excel worksheet from a computer by following these simple instructions. It can be accomplished in a matter of minutes and with a minimum of expense.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Create and save the Microsoft Excel worksheet that you want to fax. Without a saved file on your hard drive, you cannot use an Internet fax service.
2. Connect to the Internet. No matter which Internet fax service you use, you must be connected to the Internet in order to send and receive faxes.
3. Download an Internet fax program. You can find a myriad of them by performing an Internet search for “Internet fax program.”
4. Select a program for which you match or exceed the system requirements. Note also the monthly payments and how many faxes you’re allowed to send and receive for that fee.
5. If you’re only going to send one or two faxes, there are free fax services available, but they will often place an advertisement on the coversheet of the fax.
6. Open Microsoft Excel and open the file you want to fax.
7. Click "File," point to "Send To," then select the option that says “Recipient Using Internet Fax Service.”
8. Follow the onscreen instructions of the Fax Wizard to complete your fax by filling out recipients’ names and fax numbers.

Tips & Warnings

• If you’re not connected to the Internet or your computer is switched off, your Internet fax account will not be able to receive faxes.
• Stay away from Internet fax services that claim to offer free service. These are rife with scams.

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