How to Send a Fax From an Excel File

Once you've created a spreadsheet in Excel, you can send it as a fax using your Outlook account.

Like most Microsoft programs, Excel is used widely in the business world, and Microsoft includes features designed to assist workers with completing common tasks. Regardless of whether you use Excel to create a budget spreadsheet, a workbook of staff information, or payroll slips, at some point you may need to fax your documents to a recipient quickly. You can accomplish this task within Excel, including creating a cover sheet to introduce and accompany your fax.

Instructions

1. Open the Excel file you want to fax and select "File," then "Send To." Click "Recipient using Internet Fax Service." If this is the first time to fax from Excel, fill out the form to sign up with a fax provider when prompted, then return to the Excel file and repeat this step. Your Outlook account should open with an email containing a TIF document attachment.

2. Enter the recipient's name, fax number and a subject for your message in the fields. For multiple recipients, click "Add More" and add their names and numbers into the fields.

3. Select any of the options you want for your fax in the "Fax Service" section and fill out the information in the cover sheet template within your email. Click "Send."

References

• Microsoft Office: Send a Fax